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Is compulsive the same as impulsive?
A compulsive action is uncontrolled or done unconsciously, whereas an impulsive action is simply quick and usually driven by emotions. So they are a little similar, but one to a much lesser degree than the other.
Why psychiatric conditions may manifest as a result of bulimia nervosa?
Many also suffer from other psychiatric illnesses, including clinical depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
How many die from bulimia?
10% of bulimics will die from the disorder. There are several causes; cardiac arrest, other medical complications and suicide are among the most common causes of death among bulimics.
What is a common characteristic of both bulimics and anorexics?
Both anorexics and bulimics are cautious about how much they eat around other people and what kinds of foods they ingest. They do not like to eat around other people (secrecy is the name of the game). They both starve themselves for long periods of time (bulimics just make up for it by stuffing it all down later). They might appear bloated, but that is mostly bulimics due to water retention so I suppose it depends on how much the anorexic is vomiting.
Teens who suffer from major depression and are involved in other behaviors such as drug use or social isolation may see as the only way out of their problems and their emotional pain?
Suicide.
Bulimics can get help from what sources other than their doctors?
Nutrition counseling and self-help groups are often helpful.
What is the possible treatment for compulsive eating disorder?
Counseling is the best course of action for any disorder. If the disease or disorder is compulsive, please seek help from a psychiatric doctor. This disorder requires that you find a healthy self body image. Although the person will live with this disorder for life, they will be able to find a happy medium.
Virgo and Virgo?
They can get on each other's nerves with their compulsive perfectionistic attitudes.
When do obsessive and compulsive behaviors begin to become a disorder for someone?
For starters, compulsions and obsessions are not normal at all. However, they grow into medical conditions when you spent a lot of time thinking or performing them. Then they turn into disorders, whether it is OCD, Bipolar Disorder, OCPD or any other.
What other conditions do asthmatics suffer from?
Asthmatics suffer from asthma.
What is done during compulsive overeating treatment?
During compulsive overeating treatment the person is usually kept in an intensive care style habitat so that their actions may be monitored. Usually compulsive overeating is a side effect of other things such as depression, sleep disorder, or anxiety.
Are there any intervention programs that help families set up interventions, other than those on television?
There are numerous intervention programs for compulsive/addictive behaviors. You can learn of these programs by checking with local mental health facilities as well as agencies specifically aimed at treating individual behaviors such as gambling, alcoholism and drug addictions. Psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals will often arrange for an intervention, if appropriate, to confront a person suffering from behavioral problems.
