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EDNOS
Anorexia and Bulimia
Pro-Ana and Pro-Mia
Effects on the Body
Ways to Help
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The acronym EDNOS stands for
What is Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified?
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An eating disorder that may have fatal consequences. People suffering from it consume only very small quantities of food, which leads to starvation. Signs of this type of eating disorder include thin appearance, insomnia, dry skin, dehydration, intolerance of cold, fatigue, dizziness, or fainting
What is anorexia?
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Sites or blogs designed to promote anorexic and bulimic lifestyles
What are Pro-Ana and Pro-Mia sites?
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What irreparable damage can be done from being bulimic?
Low red blood cell levels, irregular heartbeat, Immune system damage, vocal chord damage, osteoporosis and decreased bone density, dental damage, eliminate lining of esophagus, dry flaking skin.
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The first step on the road to recovering from an eating disorder
What is admitting you have a problem. This can be tough especially if a person still clings to the idea that weight loss is the key to happiness, confidence, and success in life.
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Those diagnosed with EDNOS fail to meet the criteria of these pure eating disorders
What is anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating
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An eating disorder in which an individual binges, then immediately purges the food that they just ate. Signs of this disorder include taking diet pills or laxatives, going to the bathroom immediately after eating, swollen cheeks or jaw, calluses or scrapes on the knuckles, transparent teeth, or bloodshot eyes
What is bulimia?
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Who are the creators of these Pro-Ana and Pro-Mia sites and what is their purpose?
These sites and blogs were created my young women who are anorexic and bulimic. They allegedly created these sites as a "support system" for those who are anorexic or bulimic or who are recovering from anorexia or bulimia, and they promote excessive dieting or binging to achieve the "ideal weight."
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The mode that your body is in when it does not get the nutrients it needs to function normally
What is Starvation Mode? In anorexic individuals, their bodies essentially begin to consume themselves, body fat is lost, muscle is lost, and medical complications begin piling up. Their bodies are not getting what they need to fight these complications.
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How can a person overcome and eating disorder
An individual with an eating disorder must be motivated to change and ask for help. However, overcoming an eating disorder is more than changing behaviors; it is about rediscovering who you are beyond your habits, weight and body image.
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True or False: EDNOS are less serious forms of eating disorders compared to anorexia, bulimia, and other pure eating disorders
False. EDNOS are just as serious and includes a number of different disorders.
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Is there for a certain one particular thing that causes anorexia or bulimia?
No, anorexia and bulimia can result from numerous factors such as culture, family life, living situation, stress, personality, physical disabilities, or biology.
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What types of things can be found on Pro-Ana websites?
Chat rooms, diet and calorie tips, hunger distraction tips, "Thinspiration" photos, encouraging songs and poetry, and links to private, password protected web sites
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Long-term effects of bulimia on the woman’s body
Even after returning to what is considered "ideal" weight, more than half of women have reproductive issues such as no menstrual bleeding, or scanty, irregular periods. For them the problem is low levels of luteinizing hormone, a pituitary hormone that controls the cyclic patterns of the secretion of estrogen and progesterone. Even bulimics with regular menstrual bleeding have deficiencies in circulating hormone levels causing them to be infertile.
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You should seek this immediately so that you are not tempted to relapse after having an eating disorder
What is therapy? This can offer psychological help, which is usually the root of eating disorders.
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A common issue EDNOS patients find when it comes to paying for treatments, rehabilitation, and other medical expenses is
What is insurance coverage? Insurance coverage does not include those who suffer from EDNOS as opposed to anorexic and bulimic patients.
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What are emotional and behavioral issues associated with anorexia and bulimia?
Issues associated with anorexia include refusal to eat, denial of hunger, excessive exercise, irritability, and depressed mood. Issues associate with bulimia are depression, anxiety, substance abuse, distorted body image, fear of weight gain, self-hatred, and mood swings.
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A word used to categorize celebrities, models, and other individuals who have been successful with their weight loss. Intended to promote the Pro-Ana "healthy" way of living
What is "Thinspiration"?
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This part of the body takes the brunt of the damage from anorexia
What is the heart? The body loses muscle at a preferential rate, including the heart muscles, so it gets smaller and weaker. This causes circulation in response to exercise to decrease, thus lowering your pulse and blood pressure.
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Can eating disorders be conquered over night?
Usually not. Eating disorders are not a passing matter and are addictive. It will take time to overcome and you will need a lot of support along the way.
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52% of those with eating disorders suffer from
What is EDNOS?
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When does anorexia usually develop?
Anorexia usually begins at puberty.
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Very low-calorie diets that typically last for 50 days, with a daily calorie intake ranging from 0-500 calories (much lower than the recommended 1,000-2,400 calories per day)
What are Pro-Ana diet plans, also referred to as Ana Boot Camp?
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This part of the body is the first victim of anorexia. The disease usually develops in adolescence, right at the time where young people are supposed to be strengthening this part of the body that will sustain them through adulthood.
What is bone mass?
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What can you do if you feel alone and consumed in an eating disorder?
Find a support group. It gives a person a sense of camaraderie when they are with other people going through the same struggle. You can give each other inspiration to overcome the disorder.