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This paper gives an overview, including statistics, of bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder that can have adverse effects on the health of pregnant women, and mothers and their babies. The writer sets forth a teaching plan for nurses to open the eyes of expecting and new mothers to the dangers of bulimia. An integral part of the plan is to convince new mothers that bulimia is also considered anti-social, as this may be key to persuading bulimic women to forgo this behavior. The writer draws support for this plan from 10 sources, all from peer reviewed journals.

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"Education on bulimia nervosa is important for Nurses at the Nurses for Newborns Foundation here in St. Louis because bulimia threatens the long-term health of newborns and mothers. Bulimia is two or more episodes of binge eating followed by vomiting or purging for three weeks. (James, 2001, p. 37) Bulimia cam lead to complications which can be fatal. (Bowers, 1988, p. 55) Five million people have eating disorders, 85 % are women. (James, 2001, p. 36) Eating disorders lead to complications in 1 % of pregnancies. (James, 2001, p. 37) Bulimia is two to three times more common than anorexia, especially common in women in late adolescence and...."

Tags:bulimia, anorexia, teaching

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The paper discusses how those who cannot naturally conform to society's heightened aesthetic image are faced with debilitating disorders which they themselves induce as a final resort to reaching that ideal body image. The paper addresses one such disease which is that of bulimia nervosa, in which sufferers are compelled to eat compulsively, followed by voluntary vomiting in order to rid the body of the fattening foods recently consumed. The paper shows how it is the pressures of society which then prove to have a deadly effect on young and vulnerable individuals, who must then deal with the physical and psychological complications of disorders such as bulimia nervosa.

Tags:bulimia nervosa, society, influences

Abstract
This paper takes an in-depth look at bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder marked by binge eating along with such purging behaviors as vomiting and the use of diuretics and laxatives. The paper further describes the biological and psychological perspectives of this disorder, recognizing the multidimensional nature of bulimia with its physiological, psychological, developmental, and cultural elements but the focus of each perspective is different. The sociocultural perspective is concerned with influences in the sociocultural environment such as the mass media which create pressures on people to conform to a specific body weight and shape.

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"Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder marked by binge eating along with such purging behaviors as vomiting and the use of diuretics and laxatives. Bulimia also may be observed as binge eating without the purging behaviors but in conjunction with other behaviors such as fasting and excessive exercise (McGilley & Pryor, 1998). The biological and psychological perspectives recognize the multidimensional nature of bulimia with its physiological, psychological, developmental, and cultural elements but the..."

Tags:medical, psychological, bulimia

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The writer discusses how bulimia nervosa is a terrifying eating disorder because of its effects on the suffering person and his or her family. As a relative of a person with an eating disorder, the writer explains the role of constant reassurance and emotional support in treating this unfortunate illness.

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"Bulimia nervosa is a terrifying eating disorder because of its effects on the suffering person and his or her family. This acquired illness which produces a need to binge food and subsequently expel it from the body through intense exercise or vomiting has deep effects both on the individual and society. As a relative of a person with an eating disorder, I understand that constant reassurance and emotional support go far in treating this unfortunate illness. From ... percent to ... percent of women suffer from bulimia at some point..."

Tags:bulimia, eating disorder, recovery

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This paper examines the biological and developmental influences of bulimia on female adolescent development during the ages of 14 and 15 years. After analysis and examination of these factors, the paper formulates several conclusions based on the reviewed material.

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"According to the American Psychiatric Association DSM-IV, bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binging, eating an excessive amount of food within a short time span, and recurrent compensatory behavior, e.g. self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives or diuretics, etc. in order to prevent weight gain. For a proper diagnosis, this behavior must have been engaged in by the patient about twice a week for at least three months..."

Tags:bulimia, adolescent females, environmental, biological

Abstract
This paper presents a thorough discussion of bulimia nervosa, including its symptoms, the damage it may potentially cause and treatment. The author examines new theories behind the development of this condition. Additionally,the paper outlines who is at risk for becoming bulimic. The paper concludes with treatment options, citing which patients may have positive outcomes, and the personality traits that lead to less successful outcomes.

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"The term bulimia is derived from the Greek word for ox hunger and depicts the extreme nature of binge eating. Cases of bulimia nervosa, which is characterized by binge eating and purging, were not reported until the 1970s. The formal criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV), require that both the binge eating and the compensatory behavior occur, on average, at least twice a week for a period of three months: "Purging or other compensatory weight-loss measures: regular self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives or diuretics in the purging type; other inappropriate compensatory behavior, such as fasting or excessive exercise, in the nonpurging type." There are three main modes of purging: self-induced vomiting, abuse of laxatives, and misuse of diuretics. Most patients with bulimia induce vomiting with a finger, but some use ipecac. As the illness progresses, many can vomit reflexively without mechanical stimulation. The medical complications of bulimia nervosa are related to the mode and frequency of purging, whereas in anorexia nervosa, they arise as a result of starvation (restricting) and weight loss. "

Tags:bulimia, nervosa, eating, disorders, obesity, dieting

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This paper presents a proposal for studying the nature and effect of the bulimia nervosa disease. The paper discusses what the disease is doing to its victims and focuses on how it has affected young females in today's society, particularly female college students.

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"This proposal involves group therapy for bulimia nervosa clients. Regarding the nature of the disease and its effects, Bennett states that bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder primarily observed in adolescent girls. The disorder is characterized by episodes of binge eating or eating large quantities of food in a short time, coupled with the use of vomiting, laxative abuse and/or excessive exercising in order to prevent weight gain. As the disorder increases..."

Tags:bulimia.females, group, therapy

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This paper examines how the diagnosis of bulimia nervosa is made in people who are involved in recurrent binge-eating episodes and who have a morbid fear of becoming fat and try to get rid of the unwanted calories they voraciously ingest. It also discusses how bulimia has been observed to become more and more prevalent among young women, especially on college campuses, although clinically significant bulimia seems to be rare. The paper then looks at various methods of treatment.

Outline:
Introduction
Bulimia Nervosa
Diagnosis and Symptoms
Incidence
Treatments Methods
Therapeutic Treatment
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy
Medication
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Antidepressant Drugs Influencing Monoamine Systems
Anxiolytics
Mood Stabilizers
Conclusions

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"Desipramine is found to be more effective than placebo in reducing binge-eating and purging behavior, independent of depressive symptoms, in dosages ranging from 100 to 350 mg/day administered over 6-32 weeks. However, in 1 study, the majority of responders had relapsed at 6-month follow up. Although desipramine was better tolerated than imipramine, cardiovascular side effects were quite frequent. Desipramine seemed to be most effective at reducing core bulimic symptoms and associated affective symptoms when combined with psychotherapy. (Valbak, 2001) Amitriptyline was also evaluated in the treatment of bulimia nervosa at a dosage of 150 mg/day; the drug was not found to be superior to placebo. These results should be interpreted with caution, however, because the dose was low, the trial duration was only 8 weeks and behavioral therapy was performed concurrently. "

Tags:Antidepressants, Anxiolytics, drugs, binge-eating

Abstract
The paper explains that bulimia involves the consumption of extremely large amounts of food and subsequent efforts to eliminate that food and calories through purging or other ways. The paper examines the various factors that may predispose individuals to bulimia and looks at the criteria for a diagnosis. The paper discusses the relationship between bulimia and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and explains how treatments for bulimia include both psychological and pharmacological interventions. Finally, the paper explores the possible prevention of this eating disorder.

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"Bulimia is a serious, multifaceted psychiatric illness that entails physiological, psychological, cultural, and developmental components (McGilley & Pryor, 1998). Over two million adolescent girls and young women in the United States alone are affected by this disorder (Lamb, 1999). The disorder involves the consumption of extremely large amounts of food, also known as binge behavior, and then subsequent efforts to eliminate the food and calories just consumed through the act of purging (vomiting, laxative use, etc.) or non-purging behavior (fasting, excessive exercise). Extreme anxiety, physical discomfort, and intense guilt following a binge provoke the individual with bulimia to engage in purging behavior (McGilley & Pryor, 1998)."

Tags:eating, disorder, binge, behavior, purging, fasting, psychiatry

Abstract
This paper explains that education on bulimia nervosa is important for nurses because bulimia threatens the long-term health of newborns and mothers. The author relates that, at the end of the teaching session, the client will be able to understand the concerns that are raised by bulimic behavior during pregnancy, the difference between reasonable steps to control weight gain during and after pregnancy and risk-prone bulimic behavior, the range of resources and the negative perception given bulimic behavior. The paper stresses that, in pregnant women, bulimia can cause cardiac compromise to the fetus. The author underscores that the unique component of the teaching plan is its emphasis on the anti-social aspects of bulimia.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review of the Literature-
Teaching Project Objectives
Teaching Material
The Creative Element

From the Paper
"Bowers remains a classic overview of bulimia nervosa. Bowers has followed up his suggestions on cognitive therapy with a study on the use of medications to enhance outcomes of such therapies. Other studies have found eating present in pre-adolescents. The supposed genetic component has now been dismissed. Recent studies give a cue to addressing the problem: Bulimia carries social costs. It is perceived in a very negative light."

Tags:risk-prone relapse fetus, cognitive therapy, anti-social