bulimia nervosa The diagnostic criteria for bulimia in the DSM are: 1) recurrent episodes of binge eating with a sense of lack of control occurring at least twice per week for at least three months, 2) recurrent, inappropriate compensatory behavior, such as vomiting, in order to prevent weight gain.
obsessively thinking about flaws in appearance Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a relatively common disorder that consists of a distressing or impairing preoccupation with imagined or slight defects in appearance. BDD is commonly considered to be an obsessive compulsive spectrum disorder, based on similarities it has with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
binge-eating disorder Binge Eating Disorder is characterized by periods of eating large quantities of food in a short amount of time, often in isolation, due to embarrassment. Many individuals who binge eat very rapidly until they are uncomfortably full. Associated with these frequent binges are intense feelings of being out of control and powerless to stop eating, as well as disgust, shame and depression. However, unlike individuals with bulimia, binge eaters do not engage in compensatory behaviors, such as vomiting, exercising or misusing laxatives and diuretics. While this ultimately makes them physically healthier than their bulimic peers, they often gain weight as a result of high-calorie food consumption
self starvation Refusing to eat.
Avoiding the grocery store.
Turning down invitations to go out to eat at restaurants.
Lying about eating.
Weighing food before eating it.
Wearing oversized clothing.
Consistently taking laxatives.
Exercising excessively.
anorexia nervosa They also are typically ashamed and embarrassed about their behavior. They may skip meals by forgetting, being busy, or falling asleep at mealtimes.Emotional and behavioral symptoms · Preoccupation with food, which sometimes includes cooking elaborate meals for others but not eating them .
episodes of uncontrolled, compulsive of food Binge eating disorder (BED) is a severe, life-threatening, and treatable eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food
body dysmorphic disorder Engaging in behaviors aimed at fixing or hiding the perceived flaw that are difficult to resist or control, such as frequently checking the mirror, grooming or skin picking. Attempting to hide perceived flaws with styling, makeup or clothes. Constantly comparing your appearance with others.
compulsive overeating, followed by self-induced vomiting or laxative use Purging the food by inducing vomiting or through the use of laxatives are two common . eating accompanied by compensatory, or purging, behavior
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