Victoria Judson

COMMON FEATURES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL

DISORDERS

Bulimia is an eating disorder by frequent episodes of binge eating, followed by the urge to avoid gaining weight. Eat large amounts quickly, then feel guilt and try to “undo”

and get rid of what you have eaten. Symptoms:

Obsession with body and weight Fear of not being able to stop eating Guilt/shame/depression after eating Eat to the point of feeling sick Make yourself vomit, or take laxatives after eating

Prevalence: Affects men and women of all ages. Can put body and even life at severe risk. Causes imbalances in the body

EATING DISORDERS – BULIMIA

Anorexia is when individuals believe they’re fat, even if they are dangerously thin and restrict their eating to the point of starvation.

Symptoms: Dieting despite being thin Pretending or lying about eating Dramatic weight loss Denial that you’re too thin Compulsive exercise, using diet pills, laxatives or throwing

up after mealsPrevalence:

Third most common chronic illness amongst adolescents Only 10-15% of people with anorexia are men

EATING DISORDERS - ANOREXIA

OCD stands for obsessive compulsive disorder. This is the constant fear or need to perform routines that lead to obsessions. An example is someone who has a fear of germs and constantly washes their hands.

Symptoms: Fear of contamination Fear of harming others Need for order, symmetry or exactness Excessive doubt

Prevalence: 1 in 100 adults in the US have OCD. 1 in 200 kids and teens in the US have OCD.

ANXIETY DISORDERS - OCD

SAD stands for social anxiety disorder. It is when a person has an excessive and unreasonable fear of social situations.

Symptoms & Situations that provoke anxiety: Eating or drinking in front of others Being the centre of attention Intense anxiety in social situations Avoiding any social situations Confusion, pounding heart, sweating, shaking, blushing etc.

Prevalence: Second most common anxiety disorder in the US. Third most common mental disorder. 19.2 million Americans estimated to have SAD. More common in women than men. Surfaces more in adolescence than adulthood.

ANXIETY DISORDERS - SAD

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/bulimia_signs_symptoms_causes_treatment.htm

http://www.apa.org/topics/eating/http://www.helpguide.org/mental/

anorexia_signs_symptoms_causes_treatment.htmhttp://www.anad.org/get-information/about-eating-dis

orders/eating-disorders-statistics/

http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide/obsessive-compulsive-disorder

http://www.ocfoundation.org/prevalence.aspx

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