Mental Health: Symptoms
Anorexia Nervosa
01/01/03, PDR.netThe word anorexia means loss of appetite, but this name is misleading. Anorectics—95 percent of whom are women—often have a normal appetite but because of an abnormal fear of being fat and a distorted body image, they're convinced that they're obese
Consequences of Anorexia
01/01/03, PDR.netIronically, most anorectics develop an intense interest in food and a fascination with recipes and cookbooks. They spend many hours planning menus, buying groceries, and preparing meals for others, yet eat next to nothing themselves. This preoccupat
Bulimia Nervosa
01/01/03, PDR.netThe hallmark of bulimia is a repeated uncontrollable urge to eat large amounts of food in a short time. After this binge, the bulimic often induces vomiting or uses laxatives, enemas, or diuretics to prevent weight gain. Some bulimics never purge th
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Consequences of Bulimia
01/01/03, PDR.netUnlike anorectics, most bulimics know that their behavior is abnormal and that their eating binges are not merely ordinary overeating. They also know that anxiety and depression sometimes trigger their episodes. However, they are usually unable to b
Sexual Assault and Sexual Dysfunction
01/01/03, PDR.netRape victims often have sexual problems after an attack. Reactions range from wild promiscuity to a complete lack of desire and a total inability to respond. Even the thought of having sex may be disgusting. However, most women regain their normal s
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