Understanding Eating Disorders: Anorexia & Bulimia - Symptoms & Characteristics
1. Anorexia nervosa
* Characteristics:
* Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat
* Distorted body image, seeing oneself as overweight even when underweight
* Restriction of food intake, often leading to severe weight loss
* Amenorrhea, or cessation of menstrual periods
2. Bulimia nervosa
* Characteristics:
* Binge eating, followed by purging (vomiting, using laxatives, excessive exercise, etc.)
* Fear of gaining weight or becoming fat
* Fluctuating weight
* Enamel erosion and tooth decay from stomach acid
* Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances
3. Binge-eating disorder
* Characteristics:
* Recurrent episodes of binge eating without purging
* Feeling a loss of control during binge eating episodes
* Eating large amounts of food quickly and until uncomfortably full
* Feelings of guilt, shame, or disgust after binge eating
* Weight gain or obesity
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