PSYC 3403 Lecture Notes - Eye Movement, Major Trauma, Half-Life
29 Jan 2013
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There are 2 types of anorexia nervosa, the restricting type who simply restrict their caloric intake and the binge eating purging type who purge the food they eat through vomiting and laxatives. There are 2 types of bulimia, the purging type who consume too many calories and then purge them and the non-purging type who do not purge. Bulimic people tend to overeat and are comforted by eating. This behavior appears to be about losing control through eating and gaining control through purging. They also tend to be impulsive about shopping and sex. Bulimic people tend to maintain a normal body weight. This is where you consume a normal amount of food, vomit it back up, and then eat it again. Pro ana/pro mia refers to subcultures that view anorexia and bulimia in a positive light. 55% of people experiencing an eating disorder will also experience a substance abuse concern .
