Eating Disorders
What are the three common eating disorders
1. Anorexia
2. Bulimia
3. Binge Eating Disorder
Is Stress a normal part of life?
Yes, stress is a normal part of life
Stress is the body's reaction to demands events and changes
There is some stress that is good
When stress happens in small doses it can cause some excitement
What is the definition of anxiety?
A feeling of worry, nervousness or unease, typically about imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome
Does depression go away by itself?
Depression does not go away by itself if a person does not get treatment it can last a long time. It can be hard to ask for help. This is the first step to helping yourself get better
What type of support could a person need
physical support
medical attention
a friends shoulder to cry on
Athletes are more at risk, two sports that expect athletes to look certain ways are gymnastics and wrestling
Anyone who says you should lose weight or gain muscle quickly might only be focused on winning and not realize the danger to a person's health
When your heart is pumping really fast in a certain situation and you start breathing very fast what is the response called?
The body's stress response is called fight or flight
Different people respond to stress differently
There are some people that get really anxious cranky and uptight
There are other people that get really tired depressed or forgetful
People that have too much stress for a long time it can start to affect your health
Are all triggers to anxiety the same for everyone?
Some of the common sources of anxiety include
stress of trauma
major life events or changes
family history of anxiety
illness
side effects from medication
What are the different causes to depression?
brain chemistry
family history
stress
trauma
A doctor can also help a person find the cause to their depression
How should a person ask for help?
The person needs to be direct if they are asking for help
1.making yourself throw up
2. eating large amounts of food
3. people may make themselves throw up by taking laxatives, fast or over-exercise
4. can wreck the enamel on your teeth
5. it can damage your esophagus and stomach
6. Can Create heart issues
Does having a healthy diet play an effect in a person's stress level?
Yes eating healthy can help a person's stress level
A person that also gets enough rest can reduce stress
Do something fun at least once a week
What should a person do if they are feeling anxious?
Take a break from whatever might be causing them anxiety
Practice positive self talk, the person has to tell themselves that there feelings are going to pass and that they can get through it
A person should actively distract themselves
What are three different professionals a person can talk to when they are getting help?
a doctor
a therapist
a counselor
True or false a person can not check in with themselves?
A person can check in with themselves. A person should ask themselves if they are trying to figure out wha tthey need and how they are going to ask for what they need. Are your needs being met as that person. What can be a different way that the person's needs can be met if they are not already begin met what can you do to change it so they can be met
What can lead to an eating disorder?
Repeated diet
extreme weight loss
There are studies that show that 95 percent of people that go on a diet gain it back within five years
Where can stress play a role?
heart attacks
accidents
lung disease
liver disease
suicide
How can a person express their feelings in a positive way?
A person can write them put in a journal
talking with other people are realizing they are not alone and there might be other people that are going through the same thing
join a support group and you might learn new ways to cope with it and you could also provide others help as well.
What are different ways a person can stay active?
1. do things that you enjoy
2. get some exercise
3. talk and hang out with friends
4.volunteering
Name three people someone can go to to ask for help
A friend
Family member
Coach
Professional
How can a person that is using food get help?
1. By talking with a friend or family
2. Letting the person know that there are people that want to help them
3. The quicker the person gets help the better chance they have at recovery.
4. Recovery does take time effort and support
Name five different ways you can relieve stress
1. Getting exercise
2. spending sometime alone and doing some reading
3. Spending time with friends to get your mind off of the stressful event
4. Getting enough rest
5. A person can set boundaries and learn to say no.
Can a person take medication for their anxiety?
Yes a person can take medication for their anxiety. A person might be on medication as well as be in talk therapy.
What shouldn't a person do if they are in a crisis?
Use alcohol
or turn to self harm ask for help
Do only certain people need help or can everyone use help?
Everyone can use help, weh nthere are tough times people can all use someone to talk too