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Why do people not eat other than for reasons relating to an eating disorder?
Body Image.
Why do people have a eating disorder?
Distorted self image caused by outside and internal influences.
Can someone with bipolar disorder have an eating disorder?
Yes, anyone may experience an eating disorder for many reasons, including stress or poor self image. If you are bipolar and suspect that you have an eating disorder, this is something to discuss with your therapist and/or medical doctor.
What human eye disorder would cause a person to see the image on the right?
macular degeneration
Which of these disorders is characterized by unstable moods and problems with self-image and behavior?
borderline personality disorder SDT
How might a poor body image result in an eating disorder?
A poor body image means that you wish your body was differently shaped than the body you observe when you look in the mirror. To some people, this can lead to a change in eating behavior. You can have a poor body image (think you are ugly while you are not) but never develop an eating "disorder". But some people get too obsessed with changing their body. So obsessed even that it gets in their way of every-day life and it's suddenly called a disorder.
What are the signs of an eating disorder?
Anorexia is an eating disorder in which the patient severely restricts their food intake. Symptoms include an abnormal fear of body weight, obsession with being thin and a distorted body image.
What is the borderline personality disorder?
Borderline Personality Disorder (or BDP) is a disorder that can cause moods to sway, impulsive behavior, and an unstable self-image. BDP can be very serious as it can lead to suicide attempts, or even attempts at hurting others. BDP can be treated with medication and therapy.
Pictures of anorexics?
Anorexia is an eating disorder. It is characterized by food restrictions, poor eating habits and irrational fear of weight gain. Pictures of anorexics can be found on websites such as Google Image and Bing Image.
Is it still considered a 'disorder' if it has nothing to do with body image?
Anything that is not "normal" can be considered a disorder. If a condition is outside of the normal range, it can be considered a disorder. Since you're being discrete about the "disorder", it's probably a condition that causes you to be defensive. An objective outsider is far more likely to be a good judge in a situation like this. If you have any doubts, get a second opinion from an objective professional.
What usually triggers an eating disorder?
An eating disorder can be triggered by a number of factors and circumstances in a person's life. Usually, common triggers include peer pressure, emotional struggles and disorders, and low self-esteem and self-image.
What is an example of a fragmented state?
A fractile is an image that is presented in a fragmented state. In psychology, Dissociative Identity Disorder is a fragmented state/s of the personality and identity.
