Eating Disorders Research Paper

Eating Disorders
My topic is about eating disorders. I chose to research about this topic because I know that my future career, CBT therapist, helps people with eating disorders. The purpose in this topic is to learn each type of eating disorders. I decided to talk about the types and their symptoms, treatments and living conditions. I chose to combine types and symptoms because each type of eating disorder has different symptoms.
There are 3 main types of eating disorders; Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder. Anorexia Nervosa is when you starve yourself and lose excessive weight. Bulimia Nervosa is binge eating and self- induce vomiting. The person eats in secret and well fast to make up for eating. Binge Eating …show more content…
Anorexia victims show extreme fear of gaining weight. They feel "fat" despite their noticeable weight loss. They are always concerned about their body weight and shape; they deny their conflict with their physical appearance. Bulimia victims will feel out of control during a binge. They will purge afterwards (typically self- induced vomiting, abuse of laxatives, diet pills, fasting, or excessive exercise). They will do frequent diets or exercise despite the weather, injuries or illness, due to the need of "burning calories." They also worry about their body weight and shape. Compulsive Overeating victims will constantly diet but never really lose weight. They will usually avoid eating in front of anyone or skip meals. They will wear baggy clothing to hide their body. An important signal is that you will find food wrappers or containers in their room or personal items. You will notice that large amounts of food disappear in a short period of …show more content…
Therapy along with nutritional education and medical treatment, can help manage or battle eating disorders. It's important to get an early diagnosis and treatment because it increases your chances of recovery. Unfortunately, only 1 in 10 people receive treatment. There are different types of therapies that can help victims. The type of therapy depends on the specific eating disorder. But generally, the goal is to reestablish the person to a healthy weight, treat any psychological problem, and reduce any behaviors/thoughts that contribute to the eating disorders. A victim might have to continue therapy so they don't relapse. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is often an element for treatment. It takes 10-20 sessions, which might be done individually, in a group or with the victim's family. It changes unhealthy thoughts and the patient's behavior. This therapy is done along with other treatment options. Nutrional counseling plays an important role to recover and for long-term success. Dietitians help you establish normal eating habits. Underweight or overweight patients may benefit from a medically supervised diet to return them to a healthy weight. Medically assisted treatment, psychotherapy, and other treatments

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