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Bulimia Nervosa - Coggle Diagram
Bulimia Nervosa
Symptoms/ Characteristics
overly worried about gaining weight
repeatedly eating abnormally large amounts of food in one sitting
forcing yourself to vomit
exercising excessively to keep from gaining weight after bingeing
using laxatives when they're not needed
fasting
Diagnostic Criteria
recurring episodes of binge eating
self-induced vomiting
misusing laxatives
binge eating
self-evaluation being unrealistically influenced by the shape and weight of their body
Risk factors/ Risk groups
exposed to trauma
exposed to abuse
anxiety
depression
Genetics can put people at risk of inheriting bulimia
Recommended Treatment
psychotherapy
antidepressants
Seeking help from mental health professionals and dietitioners
hospitalization in extreme cases
Sources
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/risk-factors
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bulimia/symptoms-causes/syc-20353615
Statistics
Between 1 and 3 percent of teens suffer from bulimia each year in the US