control issues
* Intense fear of weight gain; Distorted body image
* Preoccupation with food- restricts calories, rigorous handling
of food
* Significant low BMI
* Self induced vomiting, laxatives, diuretics
anorexia nervosa
poor impulse control
bulimia nervosa
A severe and potentially catastrophic complication in which
the demands the replenished circulatory system place on
the nutritionally depleted cardiac mass
* Results in cardiovascular collapse
refeeding syndrome
helpful for delusional or
overactive patients [Conventional antipsychotic]
chlorpromazine
↓ agitation & resistance to tx
[Atypical antipsychotic]
olanzapine
Improve rate of weight gain & reduce relapse
* Prozac - obsessive/compulsive behaviours
selective reuptake inhibitors
- Obesity associated with binge eating that serves the
function of mood regulation - Goal of treatment is modification of disordered eating
and control of depressive symptoms, resulting in a
more appropriate weight - Not all obesity is the result of binge eating
binge eating disorders
- Pica
- Rumination disorder
- Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
feeding disorders
- Enuresis
- Encopresis
elimination disorders
