- Midway ISD
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Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders
· Anorexia is a severe distorted perception of one’s physical appearance. This mindset leads to actions including: self-starvation and excessive exercise rooted in an intense fear of gaining weight.
· Bulimia is compulsive overeating leading to self-induced vomiting. Abuse of laxatives and diuretics is commonly used in an attempt to purge the body of food.
Anorexia:
· need for attention
· lack of self esteem
· high family expectations
· parental dieting
· family discord
· temperament - often described as the "perfect child”
Bulimia:
· difficulty regulating mood
· more impulsive - sometimes with shoplifting, substance abuse, etc.
· sexual abuse
(Adapted from the DSM V)
Web Resources for Eating Disorders:
https://mentalhealthscreening.org/blog/dispel-common-eating-disorder-myths