PSYC 3F20 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Sleep Paralysis, Binge Eating, Progressive Muscle Relaxation

• School: Brock University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3F20
• Professor: Kerri Michelica

Document Summary

I(cid:374)(cid:272)reased i(cid:374) (cid:1009)0"s a(cid:374)d (cid:1010)0"s: on the rise, deals with drive to be thin, 20% with anorexia die, have strong sociocultural origins westernized views, population specific, became a separate disorder in dsm-iv. Characterized by: binging, purging, vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, over-concern with weight, more common than anorexia. Medical consequences: salivary gland enlargement, erode dental enamel, electrolyte imbalance, more body fat, colon damage from laxatives. Associated psychological disorders: most are comorbid with other disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders. Anorexia nervosa: seen as (cid:862)su(cid:272)(cid:272)essful (cid:449)eight loss(cid:863, defined as 15% below expected weight. Intense fear of obesity and losing control over eating: serious dieting and exercise, some binge and purge. Clinical description: 2 types, restrictive type, bing-eating/purging type (50%, disturbance in body image. 1: lanugo, cardiovascular problems, electrolyte imbalance if vomiting. Medical consequences: amenorrhea, dry skin, brittle hair and nails. Associated psychological disorders: anxiety and mood disorders, often obsessive compulsive disorder, unpleasant thoughts of gaining weight, ritualistic behaviour, substance abuse common.