PSYC 353 Lecture Notes - Bulimia Nervosa, Not Otherwise Specified, Bradycardia
17 Mar 2014
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Eating disorder nos (not otherwise specified)- most common of diagnostics. Show characteristics of other eating disorders but don"t meet entire criteria. Refusal to maintain at least 85% of appropriate body weight. Amenorrhea (female)- absence of menstruation given their low body weight (at least 3 periods) Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat. Experience of body overly influences one"s self evaluation. Physiological symptoms- insomnia, slow heart rate, lanugo (soft body hair develops on chest and arms) 90% are female and usually begins in adolescence. Recurrent use of inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain (eat too much and. Does not meet weight criteria and maintain less than 85% of body weight but anorexia does. Purging type- compensatory behavior engage after binge is self- induce vomiting or purging meds. Nonpurging type- fasting, excessive exercise but no purging. Comorbidity- mood disorders, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, substance. Lower death rate than w/ anorexia abuse: use stimulants (diet pills, facilitate workouts)
