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i found out what i have :(
Bulimia
Bulimic people may well maintain their normal weight. The condition is characterised by:
bouts of eating followed by purging
distorted perception of own weight, size and shape
a powerful urge to overeat, leading to binge eating and a resultant feeling of being out of control
compensatory behaviour such as self-induced vomiting; misuse of laxatives, diuretics or other medication; fasting; or excessive exercise
a morbid fear of gaining weight or becoming fat.
Compulsive eating
recurrent episodes of binge eating and consequent feeling of being out of control
marked distress about binge eating and the attempts to control it
during a binge may: eat more quickly than normal; eat until uncomfortably over-full; eat large amounts when not hungry; tend to "graze" rather than eat meals; eat alone in secret; feel disgusted and guilty with oneself.
Food deprivation
weight-loss accomplished primarily through extreme dieting, fasting or excessive exercise
What characterises eating disorders?
Apart from the characteristics described above, there are other fairly common features which are often present. Some are more likely to be recognised by friends rather than the person with the problem.
preoccupation with thoughts of food so that diet and food become the central focus of one's life
a reliance on behaviour associated with food to deal with difficult emotions, stresses and tasks
a desire for control over at least one aspect of one's life
perfectionism
low self esteem from failing to meet expectations, which is then reinforced by the behaviour associated with the eating disorder, resulting in more self-disgust, shame and guilt, leading to lowered self-esteem
distorted thinking - e.g. when I am thin I will be able to cope with ..
secondary disorders caused by the behaviour - eg dental and digestive system damage, depression
more women than men are affected
sometimes, difficulty in adapting to being adult and to being sexual.
Bulimia
Bulimic people may well maintain their normal weight. The condition is characterised by:
bouts of eating followed by purging
distorted perception of own weight, size and shape
a powerful urge to overeat, leading to binge eating and a resultant feeling of being out of control
compensatory behaviour such as self-induced vomiting; misuse of laxatives, diuretics or other medication; fasting; or excessive exercise
a morbid fear of gaining weight or becoming fat.
Compulsive eating
recurrent episodes of binge eating and consequent feeling of being out of control
marked distress about binge eating and the attempts to control it
during a binge may: eat more quickly than normal; eat until uncomfortably over-full; eat large amounts when not hungry; tend to "graze" rather than eat meals; eat alone in secret; feel disgusted and guilty with oneself.
Food deprivation
weight-loss accomplished primarily through extreme dieting, fasting or excessive exercise
What characterises eating disorders?
Apart from the characteristics described above, there are other fairly common features which are often present. Some are more likely to be recognised by friends rather than the person with the problem.
preoccupation with thoughts of food so that diet and food become the central focus of one's life
a reliance on behaviour associated with food to deal with difficult emotions, stresses and tasks
a desire for control over at least one aspect of one's life
perfectionism
low self esteem from failing to meet expectations, which is then reinforced by the behaviour associated with the eating disorder, resulting in more self-disgust, shame and guilt, leading to lowered self-esteem
distorted thinking - e.g. when I am thin I will be able to cope with ..
secondary disorders caused by the behaviour - eg dental and digestive system damage, depression
more women than men are affected
sometimes, difficulty in adapting to being adult and to being sexual.