What Is Bulimia And Anorexia?

TREATMENT In general, the first step of treatment is weight restoration to normal values. The second one is focused on weight maintenance, or treatment is carried out taking into account the psychological factors and prevent possible relapses. First stage is essential weight restoration and proper eating habits. It emphasizes the nutritional and psychological factors are relegated as several emotional behaviors occur as a consequence of malnutrition and disappear when the person starts gaining weight. It is also important to break the vicious circles of family behaviors that maintain the eating disorder. For example, try that parents are less demanding and overprotective with their children, so the person will feel more free and you can build your own identity, but differ from expectations of their parents (remember that usually never too far what they expect).

The second stage focuses on weight stabilization, restoration psychological and relapse prevention. Treatment is primarily outpatient and must meet the minimum two years. Outpatient treatment is more effective in young patients with a short evolution of the disorder. PSYCHOLOGICAL TREATMENT 1) Cognitive-Behavioral Outpatient Treatment: At present, it was discovered that he is one of most effective for these disorders. The behavioral aspects include techniques to promote the disappearance of abnormal behaviors such as poor eating habits, social isolation, interpersonal conflicts, etc.. The cognitive aspects refer to the treatment of irrational beliefs toward food and weight gain, excessive worry, self-critical. 2) Body Image Treatment: We use different techniques or relaxation: In patients with anorexia or bulimia nervosa who have had negative experiences and / or sexual abuse is often present difficulties to relax and feel properly especially for feelings of relaxation and tension from your body.

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