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Eating Disorders
Anorexia - Bulimia
Behavioral Definitions:
- Self-induced vomiting, abuse of laxatives due to fear of weight gain, and/or excessive strenuous exercise.
- Extreme weight loss with refusal to maintain a minimal healthy weight.
- Persistent preoccupation with body image related to grossly inaccurate assessment of self as overweight.
- Predominating irrational fear of becoming overweight.
Long-Term Goal:
- Restore normal eating patterns, body weight, and a realistic perception of body size.
- Change the definition of the self and increase self-esteem and self-acceptance.
*REFERRAL from Primary Care Physician needed!
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