Bulimia Nervosa | Psychological Framework | Movie trivia | Miscellaneous |
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What is a binge
Eating large amounts of food with a loss of control over the eating
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What is perceptual disturbance
An example of this is Melissa's negative view of her body
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What is Melissa Avrin
The film is about _____'s life with Bulimia Nervosa
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What is Distress
One of the 4D's that explains Melissa's depression and negative view of herself
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What is purging
Trying to get rid of the extra calories in an unhealthy way.
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What is cognitive disturbance
An example of this is Melissa's impaired judgement
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What is 19 years old
The age Melissa died at age ___
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What is cognitive therapy
Individual therapy that focuses on reducing and changing distorted behaviors and cognitions related to shape and weight
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What is symptoms of bulimia
Dehydration, abnormal bowel function, bloating, dry skin, and amenorrhea
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What is poor self control?
An example of this is the severity and frequency of her binges
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What is Melissa's father
He was in denial of Melissa's eating disorder for years
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What is family history
Plays a huge role – Studies have shown that first-degree relatives of BN patients have a 4.4-9.6 higher likelihood of having BN than relatives of healthy controls
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What is warning signs of Bulimia
Extreme mood swings, withdrawal from usual activities, evidence of binge eating, and concern with body weight and shape are _____
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What is perceptual disturbance
An example of this is that Melissa thought she'd be able to go to college
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What is Melissa's mother
Became an advocate for Eating disorders after Melissa's death
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What is Emerson College
The college Melissa got accepted into
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What is cognitive behavioral therapy
Is often used to help reduce the person’s concerns about body image, help her understand what triggers her binge eating, and change unhealthy eating habits.
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What is cognitive disturbance
An example of this is Melissa's lack of self esteem
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What is Melissa's older brother Andrew
Described as wise beyond his years and for having a magnetic soul
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What is beginning of high school
The time that Melissa's personality started to change
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