EATING DISORDERS

models-meet-criteria-for-anorexia-size-6-is-plus-size- magazine 1)On a scale of 1 to 10 – how much pressure are University of Dayton women under to conform to an ideal body type? 2) On a scale of 1 to 10 – how much pressure are University of Dayton men under to conform to an ideal body type? 3) What are the sources of these messages? 4) Do you think that eating disorders are a significant problem at University of Dayton?

Fallon and Rozin studied 500 University of Pennsylvania students women’s ideal body weight was less than current weight the weight they thought men preferred was less then the weight men actually preferred no large discrepancies in men’s self ratings men rated the ideal as heavier than what women said was most attractive

Anorexia Nervosa A)Refusal to maintain body weight at a normal weight for age and height (less than 85% of expected) B) Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat even though underweight C) Disturbance in body image

Anorexia Possible Medical Complications amenorrhea sensitivity to cold temperatures lanugo – downy hair on the lips and cheeks bradycardia arrhythmia hypotension osteoporosis hair loss

Biological Factors relatives of patients with eating disorders are 4-5 times more likely to have eating disorders Ventromedial hypothalamus – lesion – overeat (hyperphagia) Lateral hypothalamus – lesion – don’t eat at all (aphagia) Non-specific risk factors

Cultural imperative for thinness Ideal body size standards Ethnicity Data from experimental and cross-cultural research Family influences Social Factors

Low sense of personal control Low self-confidence Perfectionistic attitudes Distorted body image Preoccupation with food and appearance Negative mood intolerance Psychological Dimensions

Treatment of Anorexia 1)First goal is to gain weight so at least in low normal range 2) If 70% below average – inpatient treatment may be needed 3) Treat underlying thought patterns about eating 4) Family therapy may be effective

Bulimia Nervosa A) Recurrent episode of binge eating. B) Inappropriate behaviors to prevent weight gain C) Binge and compensatory behavior D) Overly concerned about body image

Anxiety Mood disorders Substance abuse Bulimia Nervosa: Associated Psychological Disorders

Bulimia Possible Medical Consequences salivary gland enlargement erosion of dental enamel electolyte imbalance (e.g., sodium and potassium) cardiac arrhythmia kidney failure intestinal problems

Treatment of Bulimia 1)teach the patient the physical consequences of binge eating and purging and the ineffectiveness of purging for weight loss 2) eat small amounts of food 5-6 times a day with no more than 3 hour intervals between planned meals and snacks 3) cognitive therapy focused on altering thoughts about eating 4) exposure with response prevention.

Binge-Eating Disorder A.Recurrent episodes of binge eating B. Binge episodes associated with at least 3 of following: 1) rapid eating 2) eat until uncomfortably full 3) eat large amounts when not hungry 4) eating alone – embarrassed by how much eat 5) feeling disgusted with oneself C. Distress regarding binges D. Absence of compensatory behaviors

SLEEP DISORDERS

Stages of Sleep 1) brain waves become smaller - drifting to edge of consciousness. (theta waves) 2) sleep spindles : short bursts of rapid, high – peaking waves. (theta waves) 3) delta waves : slow, regular brain waves characteristic of stage 3 and stage 4 sleep. 4) delta waves have almost completely taken over - deep sleep.

Stages of Sleep REM sleep : sleep periods characterized by eye movement, loss of muscle tone, and dreaming.

Sleep Disorders Parasomnias Abnormal behaviors such as nightmares or sleepwalking that occur during sleep Dyssomnias Problems in getting to sleep or in obtaining sufficient quality sleep

Parasomnias Sleepwalking Disorder occurs during stage IV sleep nocturnal eating syndrome people eat while asleep 2/adorable-kid-tries-to-finish-his-ice-cream- while-falling-asleep/ 2/adorable-kid-tries-to-finish-his-ice-cream- while-falling-asleep/

Parasomnias Sleep Terror Disorder Recurrent episodes of abrupt awakening Usually during first third of sleep Often beings with a scream

Dyssomnia Primary Insomnia Difficulty initiating / maintaining sleep or nonrestorative sleep Lasts at least one month Not related to other medical or psychological problems

Fatal Familial Insomnia Extremely rare (about 50 families worldwide) Insomnia is fatal (death 7 to 36 months from onset) gene mutation leads to plaque in thalamus

Treatment of Insomnia stimulus control only use bed for sleep and sex progressive relaxation improve sleep hygiene regularity, temperature, noise, stimulants, cover clock sleep restriction paradoxical intention

Dyssomnias Narcolepsy sudden and irreversible sleep attacks (treated with stimulant medication) cataplexy (treated with SSRI) Sleep apnea brief periods when breathing ceases (treated with CPAP machine and/or meds)

Dyssomnias Circadian rhythm sleep disorder brain cannot synchronize sleep with day/night suprachiasmatic nucleus (in hypothalamus) Primary hypersomnia excessive daytime sleepiness not caused by insomnia or sleep apnea