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Anorexia
Nervosa
Riley Gardner
Disclaimer
• This a project for a high school AP Psychology
course. This is a fictionalized account of having
a psychological ailment. For questions about
this blog project or its content please email the
teacher, Laura Astorian:
laura.astorian@cobbk12.org
Anorexia Nervosa
• What is Anorexia Nervosa?
• According to Mayo Clinic, Anorexia nervosa is
an eating disorder characterized by an
abnormally low body weight, intense fear of
gaining weight and a distorted perception of
body weight
Diagnostic criteria for
anorexia
• Restricting food intake
• Eating less than needed to maintain body
weight
• Fear of gaining weight
• Intense fear of gaining weight  persistent
behaviors that interferes with weight gain
• Problems with body image
• Denial of having a severely low body weight and
having a distorted view of one’s body
How it began…
When I was ten, I was not concerned about my
weight until I started to notice how skinny my
friends were. These thoughts about being skinny
like my friends soon became an obsession. I
began to feel fat and overweight every time I ate
and soon I just stopped eating.
Anorexia Nervosa
How I felt…
At first, my intentions were good, I
just wanted to look skinny and
normal like everyone else around
me; however, soon, becoming
skinny became an obsession.
Instead of dieting, I just stopped
eating. No matter how many
pounds I lost, I still looked fat. I was
constantly worried about what
others might think of me, and I also
compared myself to the skinniest
girl thinking that she must think I
am huge.
How I felt…
My parents were the first to notice my
destructive habits. They asked me if I needed
help and begged me to tell them what was going
on. I told them that I was fine and that I was just
on a “diet.” As I began to lose weight, I didn’t
feel any better, instead I felt like all my energy
had been sapped out of my body. I felt
depressed, and I refused to hang out with my
friends because I feared about them judging me.
The Signs
It was not until my
parents found me
unconscious on the floor
that they decided to take
me to the hospital.
Because I was
malnourished and weak, I
ended up fainting.
Noticing
• After noticing the
symptoms, my
mother had me go
get treated
Symptoms
• Extreme weight loss
• Thin appearance
• Fatigue
• Insomnia
• Dehydration
• Low blood pressure
• Intolerance to cold
• Irregular heart rhythms
• Absence of
menstruation
• Hair that thins, breaks
or falls out
• Osteoporosis
• Dry of yellow skin
• Constipation
Symptoms
Tests and Diagnosis
• Tests and diagnosis must be conducted
in order to rule out any other medical
causes of the weight loss and other
related illnesses or complications
Tests and Diagnosis
• Physical exam
• Measuring height,
weight, heart rate,
blood pressure,
and etc.
• Lab Tests
• Complete blood
count, urinalysis
and etc.
Tests and Diagnosis
• Psychological
evaluation
• Completion o
psychological self-
assessment
questionnaire and
sessions with
doctor
• Other studies
• X-rays,
electrocardiograms,
and etc.
Treatment
• Medical treatment
• Medical treatment
was necessary after
being diagnosed with
heart problems that
were caused by
anorexia
• Appointments with
the doctor were
scheduled frequently
in order to check my
weight and health
• Nutritional counseling
• I had a registered
dietician help me gain
weight in a healthy
way without
overwhelming my
body
• I was taught healthy
eating patterns and
gained understanding
about nutrition
Treatment
Medical treatment Nutritional counseling
Treatment
• The main reason that caused me to become
anorexic was they way I evaluated myself and
compared myself with others
• Therapy
• Talking with a psychologist help me cope with
the emotional reasons behind my illness
• Helped me change the way I thought about
myself and encouraged me to change my life
Treatment
Bibliography
• http://fyinutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/7627630.jpg
• http://www.crystalinks.com/anorexia2.jpg
• http://www.psychguides.com/guides/using-amerihealth-for-anorexia-treatment/
• http://centralhealthclinic.com/anorexia-nervosa-treatment-with-therapy-phobic-
desensitization-and-liquid-diet/
• http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/specialty_areas/eating_disorders/
• http://www.understandinganorexia.com/anorexia-treatment/
• http://www.minddisorders.com/A-Br/Anorexia-nervosa.html
• https://www.google.com/search?q=getting+help+for+anorexia+nervosa&es
Bibliography
• http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-
conditions/anorexia/basics/definition/con-20033002
• http://prixray.com/Portals/0/Chest%20X-Ray%20Image.jpg
• http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1402083/images/o-BLOOD-TEST-
facebook.jpg
• http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-
conditions/anorexia/basics/tests-diagnosis/con-20033002

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Anorexia nervosa

  • 2. Disclaimer • This a project for a high school AP Psychology course. This is a fictionalized account of having a psychological ailment. For questions about this blog project or its content please email the teacher, Laura Astorian: laura.astorian@cobbk12.org
  • 3. Anorexia Nervosa • What is Anorexia Nervosa? • According to Mayo Clinic, Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of body weight
  • 4. Diagnostic criteria for anorexia • Restricting food intake • Eating less than needed to maintain body weight • Fear of gaining weight • Intense fear of gaining weight  persistent behaviors that interferes with weight gain • Problems with body image • Denial of having a severely low body weight and having a distorted view of one’s body
  • 5. How it began… When I was ten, I was not concerned about my weight until I started to notice how skinny my friends were. These thoughts about being skinny like my friends soon became an obsession. I began to feel fat and overweight every time I ate and soon I just stopped eating.
  • 7. How I felt… At first, my intentions were good, I just wanted to look skinny and normal like everyone else around me; however, soon, becoming skinny became an obsession. Instead of dieting, I just stopped eating. No matter how many pounds I lost, I still looked fat. I was constantly worried about what others might think of me, and I also compared myself to the skinniest girl thinking that she must think I am huge.
  • 8. How I felt… My parents were the first to notice my destructive habits. They asked me if I needed help and begged me to tell them what was going on. I told them that I was fine and that I was just on a “diet.” As I began to lose weight, I didn’t feel any better, instead I felt like all my energy had been sapped out of my body. I felt depressed, and I refused to hang out with my friends because I feared about them judging me.
  • 9. The Signs It was not until my parents found me unconscious on the floor that they decided to take me to the hospital. Because I was malnourished and weak, I ended up fainting.
  • 10. Noticing • After noticing the symptoms, my mother had me go get treated
  • 11. Symptoms • Extreme weight loss • Thin appearance • Fatigue • Insomnia • Dehydration • Low blood pressure • Intolerance to cold • Irregular heart rhythms • Absence of menstruation • Hair that thins, breaks or falls out • Osteoporosis • Dry of yellow skin • Constipation
  • 13. Tests and Diagnosis • Tests and diagnosis must be conducted in order to rule out any other medical causes of the weight loss and other related illnesses or complications
  • 14. Tests and Diagnosis • Physical exam • Measuring height, weight, heart rate, blood pressure, and etc. • Lab Tests • Complete blood count, urinalysis and etc.
  • 15. Tests and Diagnosis • Psychological evaluation • Completion o psychological self- assessment questionnaire and sessions with doctor • Other studies • X-rays, electrocardiograms, and etc.
  • 16. Treatment • Medical treatment • Medical treatment was necessary after being diagnosed with heart problems that were caused by anorexia • Appointments with the doctor were scheduled frequently in order to check my weight and health • Nutritional counseling • I had a registered dietician help me gain weight in a healthy way without overwhelming my body • I was taught healthy eating patterns and gained understanding about nutrition
  • 18. Treatment • The main reason that caused me to become anorexic was they way I evaluated myself and compared myself with others • Therapy • Talking with a psychologist help me cope with the emotional reasons behind my illness • Helped me change the way I thought about myself and encouraged me to change my life
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