I’m writing a paper on ethics in counseling, and once I get my masters/PhD, I want to counsel young women struggling with eating disorders, self-harm, abuse, addiction, etc… Can you think of any possible ethical dilemmas that might arise? How do you define ‘wellness’ in a patient without unconsciously trying to replicate their lack of [...] Read more »
Went through a bad break up, how do I get my appetite back?
Recently got my heart broken about 12 days ago. I've been a total wreck since, and the last 2 1/2 days I've only been able to get a total of one meal down. I finally got the closure that I wanted from the break up yesterday, and I think I'm going I'm going to be [...] Read more »
Does anybody know where I can find information on eating disorders in the elderly?
Im doing a report for my technical writing class and have found very little information on this subject. There's a lot about eating disorders but only in young women. My report is based on causes, consequences and treatments. Any information will help thanks. I found these: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=10192001&dopt=Abstract http://www.anred.com/elder.html You may also want to check the [...] Read more »
I just went through a bad break up, I CAN'T eat.?
Recently got my heart broken about 12 days ago. I've been a total wreck since, and the last 2 1/2 days I've only been able to get a total of one meal down. I finally got the closure that I wanted from the break up yesterday, and I think I'm going I'm going to be [...] Read more »
Name of associations in Singapore helping those suffering from eating disorders?
Guys, i really need some help here for a project. Do pop up some names of associations in Singapore you've heard. Eating disorders include anorexia and bulimia Thanks! Ministry of Health and the various hospitals. Read more »
help please?
have to do a 3min talk on a subject for school. What do you think of this, is it effective, interesting and informative? How would you conclude, am a bit stuck with that. I have decided to do my talk on phobias, because I just think it’s a really interesting subject, so I’m going to [...] Read more »
What is your oppinion on eating disorders?
I want to know what people think of eating disorders. How do they effect you? Have YOU ever had or known someone with one? Does ne one know the REAL heath effects of benging and perging? I don't want to actually do it but i do know some people with them and i was wanting [...] Read more »
Polly from the HBO documentary THIN died?
Apparently, it was a suicide from sleeping pills. Here is her obituary: http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2008/feb/11/obituaries-february-11-2008/?obituaries She was the one who got kicked out for giving other women Rx drugs and getting an unauthorized tattoo. After that, however, she completed a 10 week outpatient program and was on a good path. Although it was a suicide, how much [...] Read more »
What types of eating disorders exist besides anorexia, bulemia, and PICA?
Does constant overeating count as an eating disorder? what do you call it if one overeats on purpose? What if it's NOT on purpose.. if they feel SO hungry all the time that they eat and eat and eat until they throw up because they NEVER feel full, but it's a mental thing, not a [...] Read more »
Any Professionals in Health, Psychology, or Sociology that can give me some insight into Eating Disorders?
I am doing a research paper on Eating Disorders, Effects of the Media, and Efforts in prevention of such disorders in Spain. Are there any professionals in the fields of Health, Psychology, or Sociology, who can tell me about their experiences working with patients who have had either anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa? I am [...] Read more »
