PSYB32H3 Lecture : Lecture notes in Eating Disorders!!!
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Anorexia loss of appetite but not all think or obsess of food. Maintain wt. less than 85 % of their wt. (exam) so not bulimia nervosa. 2 subtypes: restricting subtype not eat bec. Comorbidity : depression, anxiety disorder- intense fear of food, and personality disorders histrionic and borderline (exam) Prevalence in women 1% and males catching up. Isabelle caro less than 70lbs wt. italian anorexic since 13. Get use to eat little bites and lots of fluids. Incidence disorder typically starts in teenagers or wpisode of dieting reinforced by friends socio- cultural factors moderating variables. Body wt. more than 85% in age and height. Excessive amt. of foods in 2 hours www. notesolution. com. Binge occur in secret and triggered with stress. After binge pt. obsess with physical discomfort, guilt and intense fear lead to eating more. Dsm daignosis requires binge eating 3times a week in 3 months and purging behavior afterwards. 90 % in women 1-2 % prevalence.
