CAUSES~
SYMPTOMS~
TREATMENT~
WAYS TO INFLUENCE OTHERS TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES~
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge-eating
Compulsive Overeating
Anorexia Nervosa:
Causes: Biological, psychological, and environmental factors, including genetics, societal pressures regarding body image, and personal experiences.
Symptoms: Extreme weight loss, fear of gaining weight, distorted body image, excessive exercise, and restricting food intake.
Treatment: Medical supervision, nutritional counseling, therapy (individual, group, family), and possible medication.
Ways to influence others to make positive choices: Encourage open communication, promote body positivity, educate about the dangers of disordered eating, and provide support for seeking help.
Bulimia Nervosa:
Causes: Similar to anorexia nervosa, with added emphasis on feelings of lack of control and guilt regarding food.
Symptoms: Binge-eating followed by purging (vomiting, excessive exercise, laxative use), fear of weight gain, and dental issues.
Treatment: Therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy), nutritional counseling, medical supervision, and possible medication.
Ways to influence others to make positive choices: Promote healthy coping mechanisms for stress and emotions, encourage seeking professional help, and provide support for recovery.
Binge-eating:
Causes: Emotional triggers, societal pressures, genetics, and dieting behaviors.
Symptoms: Frequent episodes of consuming large amounts of food, feeling out of control, and guilt/shame afterward.
Treatment: Therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, dialectical behavior therapy), support groups, nutritional counseling, and possible medication.
Ways to influence others to make positive choices: Encourage balanced eating habits, promote mindful eating practices, provide resources for emotional support, and challenge diet culture norms.
Compulsive Overeating:
Causes: Similar to binge-eating, with an added emphasis on using food as a coping mechanism for emotions.
Symptoms: Eating when not physically hungry, using food to numb emotions, feeling guilt/shame about eating habits.
Treatment: Therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy), support groups, nutritional counseling, and possible medication.
Ways to influence others to make positive choices: Encourage seeking help for emotional issues, promote self-care practices that do not involve food, provide resources for healthy coping mechanisms, and offer support for seeking professional guidance.