Q. a.) Purging is rarely practiced in binge-eating disorder
b.) Higher rates of depression are reported in bulimia nervosa
c.) More food is consumed at one setting in binge-eating disorders
d.) Uncontrollable cravings for high-fat foods are seen only in bulimia nervosa
b.) Higher rates of depression are reported in bulimia nervosa
c.) More food is consumed at one setting in binge-eating disorders
d.) Uncontrollable cravings for high-fat foods are seen only in bulimia nervosa
A. As someone who struggles with bulemia i know for a fact that the main difference is the purging after the binging. A person with binge-eating disorder eats until uncomfortably full and then duznt do anything to offset the calories wile someone with bulemia eats until uncomfortably ful and finds some way to get rid of the calories whether its vomiting, laxitives, extreme excercise or fasting a few days afterwards.
What is the link between atheletes/models/etc and binge-eating disorders?
Q. I read somewhere that atheletes and models- or any other professionals whose bodies are on "public display on a frequent basis"- notably struggle with binge-eating disorders where they rapidly and excessively consume foods at certain periods of time, usually due to depression, anxiety, boredom, etc.
It seems sort of odd to me that this is the case, considering atheletes and models are usually very slender.
What do you guys think are some of the links?
It seems sort of odd to me that this is the case, considering atheletes and models are usually very slender.
What do you guys think are some of the links?
A. You are asking about two very different groups of people.
When it comes to elite level athletes, yes, there are certain sports where eating disorders are a big problem. It has less to do with "bodies on display" than with "if I lose 5 kg I'll shave 5 seconds off my time" or similar. You can, for example, look into ski jumping, where a minimum BMI has been set due to jumpers losing as much weight as they can - to unhealthy low lovels - to be able to fly further on their jumps.
Models are on public display, but they also have to maintain a certain body type as their role is a living hanger for the clothes. Unlike with (most) athletes, models can and do use illicit drugs to keep their weight down.
Now there will be binging and purging in both groups, but I do not know to what extent it exists.
When it comes to elite level athletes, yes, there are certain sports where eating disorders are a big problem. It has less to do with "bodies on display" than with "if I lose 5 kg I'll shave 5 seconds off my time" or similar. You can, for example, look into ski jumping, where a minimum BMI has been set due to jumpers losing as much weight as they can - to unhealthy low lovels - to be able to fly further on their jumps.
Models are on public display, but they also have to maintain a certain body type as their role is a living hanger for the clothes. Unlike with (most) athletes, models can and do use illicit drugs to keep their weight down.
Now there will be binging and purging in both groups, but I do not know to what extent it exists.
Should I get treatment for depression and binge eating at the same time?
Q. I'm suffering from severe depression and went to my first therapy session. I didn't bring up my issues with food and binge eating, even though it should be obvious because of my weight. Is this something that I should bring up as a concern with my new therapist, or will these kinds of eating issues work themselves out with treatment for depression? I don't know if she can help me.
A. Without telling your therapist everything there isn't any way that she can help you. Your Eating Disorder and your Depression may be connected. Even if that isn't the case she has to know. If your depression and eating disorder are serious she should refer you to a psychiatrist who is the specialist who can help you. With therapy and the right safe antidepressant you will be able to recover. I wish you the best and don't give up. With help you can learn to live a happy and productive life.
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