Symptoms

Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa-

Preoccupation with food
Dramatic weight loss
Dissatisfied with body appearance
Fatigue
Low blood pressure
Depressed mood
Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa-
Weight fluctuation problems
Dissatisfied with b ody appearance
Overeating at select meals
Vomiting after meals
Chronic dehydration
Inflammation of the esophagus

If you or someone you know is suffering

from these symptoms, seek help as soon
as possible.

What are Anorexia

Nervosa and Bulimia
Nervosa?

Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa are
eating disorders characterized by
the obsessive desire to lose
weight. While Anorexia Nervosa
can be distinguished as one
refusing to eat, Bulimia Nervosa
can be distinguished as one

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Anorexia and
Bulimia
Nervosa
Corinne Appelberg
UWRT 1102-009

What is the recovery process?

The journey to recovery is a huge challenge for many; here are the stages to recovery
Pre-contemplation Stage - The individual is in denial and refuses help.
Contemplation Stage-The individual realizes there needs to be a change and is now accepting help.
Preparation Stage- The suffering individual is ready to make a change, but does not know how to go about doing so. A
treatment team (psychotherapist, nutritionist, physician, and family members) is built for necessary treatment and support.
Action Stage- The individual implements a new strategy to overcome the eating disorder and becomes more open to
treatment options. They will have to overcome this stage.
Maintenance Stage- The individual is positively responding to the treatments and is practicing new behaviors. They are also
improving their self-care and using more coping skills.

There is NOTHING
wrong with your body,
but there is a lot wrong
with the messages which
try to CONVINCE you
otherwise.
-Rae Smith

The process to recovery is viewed as a cycle that may be repeated and can revisit
particular stages before the process is complete.

Did You Know?

Women, especially young women, are

much more likely to develop an eating
disorder than men.

The South Carolina Department of

Mental Health estimates that seven
million women and one million men in
America suffer from an eating disorder.

In America, one in 200 women suffer

from anorexia, while 2-3 in 100 women
suffer from bulimia.

Only 1 in 10 suffering from an eating

disorder receive treatment.

Anorexia has the highest fatality rate of

any mental illness.

Family life and culture can be

contributing factors in developing an
eating disorder.

Eating disorders can be developed

through biological or genetic,
sociological, and psychological factors.

Studies have shown to link depression
and anxiety with eating disorders.

Anorexia and Bulimia leaves your body

weak and fragile, low on energy, and
can thin out your h air.

Society sets high standards for what the

ideal body is for women.

Many people suffering from eating

disorders will keep it a secret, because
they are embarrassed to get help.