What is the difference between Anorexia and Bulimia
Anorexia is limiting your food intake, Bulimia is a binge and purge cycle
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What is the emotional impact of having anorexia?
she wants to feel in control, ashamed, feels that no one understands, does not feel she has a problem, scared to gain weight, shock on diagnosis
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what are the medical interventions for anorexia?
cognitive behavioural therapy, family therapy, counselling, interpersonal therapy, psychodynamic therapy and anti-depressants
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What is the impact of having anorexia?
time off school affects learning, may need reduced curriciulum, effect on controlled assessments, increased knowledge on healthy eating, lack of concentration, may not negatively affect educational performance
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what is the social impact of having anorexia?
social isolation, irritability, lacking energy to socialise, difficulty maintaing relationships
lying about weight loss, lying about food consumption, tooth decay, hard skin on knuckles, excessive weight loss, pain in abdomen, intolerance to cold, periods stop
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what are the causes of anorexia?
puberty, abuse, culture, anxiety, poor reaction to stress
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What is the emotional impact of having anorexia?
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she wants to feel in control, ashamed, feels that no one understands, does not feel she has a problem, scared to gain weight, shock on diagnosis
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