Bulimia Nervosa

Research Paper # 53641

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Psychology > Disorders
Psychology > Eating Disorders

Bulimia Nervosa

A psychological overview of this eating disorder.

3,400 words () | 8 sources | APA | 2004 United States

Paper Summary:

Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by eating binges. These binges are then followed by either purging or non-purging behaviors. The etiology is unknown for this disorder, but genetic and neuro-chemical factors have been implicated. The paper begins by presenting an overview of this disorder. It then discusses several articles on bulimia nervosa and includes an interview with a nurse and a bulimic sufferer.

From the Paper:

"The treatment of bulimia nervosa should address both the physical and psychological needs of the person. The desired outcome is to restore their physical health and normal eating habits. Medical therapy with fluoxetine and fluvoxamine has been successful in treating bulimia with studies consistently showing that psychotherapy is most effective in reducing and even eliminating binge-purge behavior. Antidepressants are also reported to reduce binge eating, vomiting, and depression, but they also are reported to improve eating habits, although their impact on body dissatisfaction is still unclear (Foster)."