n piece two of the series on eating disorders, we have already explored how dopamine and serotonin play vital roles in influencing eating disorders. In this article, we’re going to take a closer examination of what happens in the brains of those who live with the life-threatening problem of disordered eating.
Two Types of Nervosa, What’s the Link?
The term Nervosa means “lack of appetite” which is misleading but close to what happens when a person forms anorexia or bulimia.
The Relationship Between Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa has been targeted for research to find a way to end the suffering of those who experience them. Both disorders are not well-understood and strike women during adolescence. However, men are also affected by eating disorders and we shall tackle that subject in piece four of this series.
Both anorexia and bulimia have similar puzzling symptoms. Among them are:
- Body image distortions
- Denial of emaciation
- Resistance to treatment
- Binge-purge behaviors
- Perfectionism
- Mental discomfort or suffering
- A reduced ability to experience pleasure
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