Stages of ED

Question 1

Stage 1

Answer 1

Feeling of being in control
Relief from anxiety.
Increased self-esteem
Stronger ego
Identity becomes related to eating behaviour

Question 2

Stage 2

Answer 2

Negative consequences;

• Psychological; Negative mood, stress, shame/disgust. Increases obsessive behaviours and amount of rules. Causes problems w concentration and eventually emotional numbness and body avoidance
• Social: Lying, losing friends, afraid to go out, avoidance. isolation, conflicts

Question 3

Physical consequences

Answer 3

Underweight

Lanugo (donshaar)

Poor blood circulation (acrocyanosis)

Erythema ab igne (hot water bottle)

Russell’s sign on hands

Teeth erosion

Swelling of parotid/submandibular glands

Question 4

Invisible physical consequences

Answer 4

Hypoglycemia; low blood sugar

Heart problems

Lack of growth in children (not reversible)

Amenorrhea (can lead to infertility)

Osteoporosis

Kidneyproblems/lack of electrolytes