|  | | | | | | Anorexia and Bulimia have many common characteristics. They are especially common among girls who practice disciplines of ballet, competitive swimming, and gymnastics. According to one survey 15% of female medical students have had an eating disorder at some time. I know that in some families of women with Anorexia and Bulimia the problem may include sexual dysfunction.
Many differences in symptoms are apparent between Anorexic and Bulimics. Anorexia Nervosa patients usually are not obese before onset of their illness. Typically they are good students who become socially withdrawn before becoming ill and often came from families that fit the Anorexia prototype described earlier. Bulimic patients, on the other hand, usually are extroverted before their illness, are inclined to be overweight, have large appetites and have episodes of binge eating. Anorexia patients often have a better chance of returning to normal weight because their eating patterns unlike those of Bulimic have been altered for a relatively short time.
But the common belief that high social status
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If you want to be successful with your body, you have to accept yourself and combine it with good diet and exercise. There are some places where people can go for help if they have eating disorders.
If you or someone you love has an Eating disorder, There is hope.
The professional at the center of Eating disorder, in Towson, Maryland have helped thousands of people confront their underlying stress and ease their obsession with food , weight , and appearance if you are interested in receiving care, call at 410-427-2100.
You can call EDAP ( Eating Disorder Awareness and Prevention) for information at (206) 382-3587.
David and Lucile Packard Foundation 300 Second St. Suite 200 Los Altos, CA 94022
Phone: 650-948-7658
For more information, or to schedule an assessment with the Eating Disorders.
Program at Laureate, call (918)491-5600 or 1-800-322-5173, ext. 5775.
Internet: www.4woman.gov/bodyimage.help
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