Eating Disorders, Vertrees Flashcards
what is an eating disorder
undue preoccupation with body image leading to impaired intake
types of anorexia nervosa
restricting type and binge/purge type
binge
limited period with intake greater than others
sense of lack of control over eating in episode
almost always followed by built, sadness, disgust
purge
self induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives, diuretics or enemas
criteria anorexia nervosa
restriction energy intake relative to requirements below BMI 18.5
intense fear of gaining weight or getting fat
significant disturbance in perception of shape or weight of body
restricting type anorexia nervosa
last 3 mo, not engaged in recurrent binge eating or purging
weight loss achieved through diets, fasts and excessive exercise
binge purge type anorexia nervosa
las 3 mo has engaged in recurrent binges and/or purges
epidemiology anorexia nervosa
common onset 14-18
F>M
higher in modeling, ballet, cross country
biologic anorexia
higher concordance in monozygotic twins than dizygotic
mood disorders common in family
higher social risk anorexia
heterosexual women and gay men
pyschodynamic
family where excellence is demanded lack of sense of autonomy and selfhood self starvation= discipline, self mastery wrest control of self from mother rigid and perfectionist
what accompanies onset anorexia
dec sex
what psych disorders common with anorexia
MDD social anxiety OCD GAD 80% are single
complicaitons anorexia
lowered cognition, anhedonia/apathy cold intolerance bradycardia reduced thyroid metabolism low LH and FSH, estrogen/testosterone osteoporosis, hypocalcemia chronic dehydration and constipation
Tx anorexia
weight normalization physical complications CBT: distorted body image, low self esteem, destructive coping strategies SSRI family therapy