PSYC*3140 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating, Substance Abuse
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Bulimia nervosa: out of control eating episodes or binges, are followed by self-induced vomiting, excessive use of laxatives. Anorexia nervosa: the person eats nothing beyond minimal amounts of food. Individual attempts to compensate for the binge eating and potential weight gain, usually by purging techniques: self induce vomiting or laxatives. Salivary gland enlargement caused by repeated vomiting , which give the face a chubby appearance. Electrolyte imbalance can result in serious complications if unattended, such as kidney failure. Develop more body fat even though they trying to avoid that. Additional disorders particularly anxiety and mood disorders. Also borderline personality and impulse control disorders. Have an intense fear of obesity and relentlessly pursue thinness. Restricting type individuals diet to limit calorie intake. Binge-eating type they rely on purging: purge on relatively small amounts of food and purge more constantly than bulimics. Never satisfied with their weight loss: can cause intense panic, anxiety and depression if they stay or gain any weight.
