Transcript Anorexia (Nayira & Tiana).

Anorexia
Nayira Warren
&
Tiana Hobbs
What is Anorexia?
• Characterized by a profound
distortion of body image
and relentless pursuit of
thinness that can lead to
starvation.
• Refusal to maintain a
healthy body weight
• Intense fear of gaining
weight
Types of Anorexia
• Two types:
– Restricting
– Purging
• Restricting: takes back on
calories and excessively
exercises
• Purging: vomiting, taking
laxatives, diet pills
How is it Developed?
• Etiology: interpersonal problems such as
depression, loneliness, insecurities, family
issues, and the pressures of being thin.
Symptoms
• the person is/has:
– Constantly hiding their habits
– Dieting although already thin
– Sudden obsession with calories, fat
grams, etc.
– Secretive food rituals
– Compulsive exercise
– Usage of diet pills
Gender Variation
• Affects both men and women, but more
common in women ages 15-24. Although
men are less likely to have this eating disorder,
the rates for men developing it have
increased.
• In the U.S alone about 10 million women and
1 million men are diagnosed with this eating
disorder.
Treatment
• There are four components when treating
Anorexia:
1. Restore the person to a healthy weight
2. Treat the psychological issue(s) related to
the eating disorder
3. Reduce or eliminate behaviors or thoughts
that lead to disordered eating
4. Prevent relapse
Treatment (cont.)
• Psychotherapy is very effective
– Individual therapy
– Group therapy
– Family-based therapy
• Most effective care: supportive
psychotherapy and medical attention
• With the correct treatment patients can
return to a healthier lifestyle and become
more confident in themselves.
Long term effects
• Starvation when the body is not properly fed
• Multiple body systems slow down
– Eventually the body will consume itself
• Tooth decay and gum damage
Levels of Analysis
~Biological~
• May be genetic
• Brain chemistry is
significant
• High levels of cortisol
(hormone related to
stress)
• Decreased levels of
serotonin and
norepinephrine (feelings
of well-being)
Levels of Analysis
~Cognitive~
• Categorized as perfectionists and
overachievers
• Internally feels worthless, inadequate, not
good enough etc.
• Perfect life=ideal body image
• “If I am not perfect I am a failure.”
Levels of Analysis
~Socio-cultural~
• Influenced by society in which they live in
• What they see is what they want
– Ballet
– Gymnastics
– Magazine and runway models
• Parents
– Extreme amounts of pressure
– Criticize body weight
Works Cited
• Anorexia Nervosa. (n.d.). Healer Point. Retrieved January 28, 2013, from
healerpoint.com/anorexia-nervosa.html
• Signs of Anorexia Nervosa -- Anorexia Symptoms & Causes | Rosewood
Ranch Eating Disorder Treatment Center in Arizona. (n.d.). Rosewood
Ranch Eating Disorder Treatment Center in Arizona. Retrieved January 28,
2013, from http://www.rosewoodranch.com/eating-disorderinformation/signs-anorexia-nervosa-anorexia-symptoms-causes
• Eating Disorders- Effects on body - YouTube. (n.d.). YouTube. Retrieved
January 28, 2013, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZrwQTxHoZw