Recent Mental Health Blog | Anorexia and Bulimia (See Also Weight Loss Blog) PostsAre You a Food Phobic?by Beth McHugh02 Sep 2007 04:01 PMPhobias come in many forms and having a phobia about food is no exception. A food phobic is more than a fussy eater, although that would be the tag generally attached to such a person. Food phobia has little to do with more well-known eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia. Bulimia: Diagnostic Criteria and Treatmentby Beth McHugh14 May 2006 04:01 PMBulimia is one of the most common psychological disorders affecting young females. The primary characteristic of the condition is the consumption of large amounts of food, usually junk food rather than healthy fruit and vegetables. What is Bulimia?by Beth McHugh14 May 2006 03:57 PMThe late Princess Diana had the unenviable reputation of being the world's most famous bulimic. Back in the 1990s when the rumors of her eating disorder were finally acknowledged by her in one of her many authorized biographies, she became the flagship for sufferers the world over. The Desperate Housewives Effectby Beth McHugh15 Jan 2006 03:30 PMAn increasing number of women in their 30s, 40s and even 50s are succumbing to eating disorders, even full-blown anorexia, in an attempt to maintain their youthful figures. What is Anorexia?by Beth McHugh08 Jan 2006 08:27 AMRachel was 17 years old when she was first taken to her local doctor by her worried Mom for help. She looked older than her years- her lifeless eyes were shadowed, and her cheeks sunken. Her skin was pasty and stretched tightly across her cheekbones giving her a skeletal look. Anorexia - Symptoms and Treatmentby Beth McHugh08 Jan 2006 08:27 AMAnorexia affects two out of every 100 teenage girls, although the disorder does occur less frequently in other age groups and occasionally in males. Signs and symptoms of anorexia include dry skin, brittle hair and nails, and an intolerance of cold temperatures. Recent Blog Comments inpainforthem says... "I am the step Mother of 3 beautiful children." Beth McHugh says... "Hi JG 93, I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your lovely mother." |
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