Eating disorders by Bruna Moreira https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz Anorexia en-us 2019-02-12 19:48:58 UTC 2024-10-16 17:27:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/356212085/fd4ff39e2103f4b1b59abaed18b9d718/carimbo_de_borracha_da_anorexia_98722149.jpg bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330554621 An eating disorder is when you have an unhealthy attitude to food, which can take over your life and make you ill. It can involve eating too much or too little, or becoming obsessed with your weight and body shape.
Anorexia is an eating disorder and serious mental health condition.People who have anorexia try to keep their weight as low as possible by not eating enough food or exercising too much, or both. This can make them very ill because they start to starve.
They often have a distorted image of their bodies, thinking they are fat even when they are underweight. Men and women of any age can get anorexia, but it's most common in young women and typically starts in the mid-teens.]]> 2019-02-12 20:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330554621 bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330558342 Watching a person that you love suffer is always going to be painful, but with an eating disorder the stress is often worsened because to anyone who has not experienced an eating disorder it seems as if it should be so simple and easy to get better. It is not, eating disorders affect the sufferers brain and can potentially turn the act of eating food into something terrifying.

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  • Significant weight loss that has no other explanation
  • Exercising all the time even when it may be difficult to do so
  • Refusing to eat around other people
  • Irritable mood
  • Isolating oneself from friends and withdrawing from activities
  • Using diuretics, dieting pills, or laxatives
  • Going to the bathroom right after meals
  • Blotchy or yellow skin
  • Extreme sensitivity to cold
  • Decreased bone mineral density
  • Thinning hair
  • Wasting away of muscles or body fat
  • Frequent comments about being fat
  • Abnormal behaviors surrounding food
  • Developing food rituals such as rearranging food on the plate or excessive chewing
  • In women, missed period for 3 or more cycles
  • Dry mouth
  • Low blood pressure
  • Fatigue
  • Confusion
  • Slowed thinking
  • Abnormal heart rhythm
  • Wearing layers of clothing even during hot temperatures
  • Frequently looking in the mirror
  • Eating only a few safe foods
  • Repeatedly weighing or measuring oneself
  • Obsessively thinking one is fat even when underweight
  • Self-esteem overly shaped by weight loss
  • Depression

    • ]]>     2019-02-12 20:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330565422     bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330565576 2019-02-12 20:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330565576 bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330566385 Genetics: Research studies on twins suggest that between 30-75% of cases of anorexia occur because of heritability.

    ]]>     2019-02-12 20:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330566385     bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330566510 Culture: Modern Western culture places a strong emphasis on being thin, especially for women. Many people equate their self-worth and feelings of success with their body weight and size, which can lead them to take drastic measures to achieve such ideals. 

    ]]>     2019-02-12 20:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330566510     bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330566605 Peer pressure: Those who feel a significant amount of peer pressure to stay thin may also be more likely to develop anorexia. Peer pressure is especially common in teenagers, who are heavily influenced by their peers opinions.

    ]]>     2019-02-12 20:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330566605     bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330566727 Age: People of all ages can develop anorexia. But it is most common in young people and rarely occurs in people over the age of 40. Teenagers are the most susceptible. According to research, 3 out of every 100 teens develop anorexia.

    ]]>     2019-02-12 20:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330566727     bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330566900 Gender: As many as 90-95% of people who suffer from anorexia are girls or women.

    ]]>     2019-02-12 20:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330566900     bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330566993 Family history of an eating disorder: Having a first-degree relative (parent, child or sibling) who has had anorexia greatly increases a persons risk. 

    ]]>     2019-02-12 20:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330566993     bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330567097 Certain occupations: Models, athletes, and performers (dancers, actors, etc.) are at a higher risk for developing anorexia because they often face significantly more pressure to look a certain way. 

    ]]>     2019-02-12 20:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330567097     bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330567284 Life transitions: Any major life transition such as changing schools or jobs, breaking up with a partner, losing a loved one, or moving to a new home can increase a persons risk for anorexia and similar eating disorders. 

    ]]>     2019-02-12 20:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330567284     bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330567450 Psychological difficulties: Negative self-image, coping with painful or overwhelming emotions, or recovering from trauma can all increase a persons susceptibility to anorexia. 

    ]]>     2019-02-12 20:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330567450     bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330569445  Weight loss.
    Dehydration.
    Dry skin and hair.
    Nausea.
    Constipation.
    Fatigue.
    Dizziness.
    Fainting.
    Insomnia.]]>     2019-02-12 21:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330569445     bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330569805 2019-02-12 21:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330569805 bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330570440 2019-02-12 21:02:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330570440 bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330570882 Mood swings.
    Lowered self-esteem and self-worth.
    Strained personal relationships.
    Poor school and work performance.
    Missing out on important activities.
    Lying to others.
    Avoiding social situations where food is present.]]>     2019-02-12 21:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330570882     Untreated, anorexia nervosa can lead to: bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330571012 Damaged organs, especially the heart, brain, and kidneys
    Drop in blood pressure, pulse, and breathing rates
    Loss of hair
    Irregular heart beat 
    Thinning of bones (osteoporosis)
    Fluid-electrolyte imbalance
    Death from starvation or suicide ]]>     2019-02-12 21:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330571012     bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330571918 2019-02-12 21:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330571918 bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330572258 Identifying anorexia can be challenging. Secrecy, shame, and denial are characteristics of the disorder. As a result, the illness can go undetected for long periods of time. If symptoms are present, the doctor will begin an evaluation by performing a complete medical history and physical exam. Although there are no lab tests to specifically diagnose anorexia, the doctor might use various diagnostic tests, such as blood tests, to rule out physical illness as the cause of the weight loss, as well as to evaluate the effects of the weight loss on the body's organs. If no physical illness is found, the person might be referred to a psychiatrist or psychologist, health care professionals who are specially trained to diagnose and treat mental illnesses. Psychiatrists and psychologists may use specially designed interview and assessment tools to evaluate a person for an eating disorder.

    ]]>     2019-02-12 21:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330572258     bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330573019 2019-02-12 21:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330573019 bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330573430 Emergency care for anorexia may be needed in some extreme cases where dehydration, malnutrition, kidney failure, or an irregular heartbeat may pose imminent risk to life.
    An emergency or not, the treatment of anorexia is challenging because most people with the disorder deny they have a problem -- or are so terrified of becoming overweight that they may oppose efforts to help them gain a normal weight. Like all eating disorders, anorexia requires a comprehensive treatment plan that is adjusted to meet the needs of each patient.]]>     2019-02-12 21:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330573430     bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330574032 Around 30 million people in the United States have an eating disorder, and this number includes many celebrities.

    ]]>     2019-02-12 21:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330574032     Demi Lovato bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330574649 Demi Lovato has become an unofficial spokesperson for young women with eating disorders since being treated for bulimia and anorexia in 2010. She once said in an interview, "I lived fast and I was going to die young. I didn't think I would make it to 21." The outspoken role model is focusing on her overall health and fitness as part of her recovery process. She also uses her fitness routine to help manage her bipolar disorder.

    ]]>     2019-02-12 21:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330574649     Lady Gaga bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330575231 In 2012, Lady Gaga revealed on her site Little Monsters that shes struggled with anorexia and bulimia since the age of 15. She posted about her cycles of weight gain and loss and shared photos. Her Born This Way Foundation connects young people with resources to help with body image, bullying, drug and alcohol issues, and more. The nonprofit exists to let struggling teens know that theyre not alone and to help create a more compassionate world. She continues to encourage anyone struggling with body image, saying, Its really hard, but ... youve got to talk to somebody about it.

    ]]>     2019-02-12 21:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330575231     bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330577698 Help, I have done it again
    I have been here many times before
    Hurt myself again today
    And the worst part is there's no one else to blame
    Be my friend, hold me
    Wrap me up, unfold me
    I am small, I'm needy
    Warm me up and breathe me
    Ouch, I have lost myself again
    Lost myself and I am nowhere to be found
    Yeah, I think that I might break
    Lost myself again and I feel unsafe
    Be my friend, hold me
    Wrap me up, unfold me
    I am small, I'm needy
    Warm me up and breathe me
    Be my friend, hold me
    Wrap me up, unfold me
    I am small, I'm needy
    Warm me up and breathe me
    ]]>     2019-02-12 21:24:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330577698     bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330581493 2019-02-12 21:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330581493 bruna99raquel https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330585003 2019-02-12 21:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bruna99raquel/4ld6x4kjs9pz/wish/330585003