People With Anorexia and Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa is a severe and often life-threatening eating disorder defined by a rejection to sustain minimal body weight of an individual's normal weight. People with anorexia nervosa are said to be in relentless pursuit of thinness. This disorder includes an intense fear of gaining weight with a distorted body image. Anorexia nervosa should not be confused with Bulimia nervosa, another eating disorder, often referred to as the diet-binge-purge disorder.Like anorexia nervosa, bulimia can kill if not addressed. Symptoms to watch for in people with anorexia nervosa include withdrawal, an emaciated appearance, obsessive-compulsiveness and depression coming from a distorted view of reality.
These obvious characteristics of people with anorexia nervosa are completely obvious to most, accept the person with the condition.Although, anorexics tend to affect pubescent girls, anorexia nervosa also affects boys very much the same as girls. People with anorexia suffer from severe weight loss and psycho-social problems. What should you do if you know someone suffering from anorexia nervosa? If you feel that you or someone you know may be suffering from anorexia nervosa, it is important to seek professional counseling as quickly as possible.Confronting a loved one with anorexia nervosa consists of treatment with nutritional therapy, individual psychotherapy, and family counseling, either in the home or in the hospital. The first objective is to get the patient to gain weight, with rewards given for gain. People with anorexia can suffer severe depression; drugs such as antidepressants are part of the therapy, with a normally rapid improvement in the affected behavior.Prognosis is favorable for patients after early detection and prompt initiation of treatment may improve patient outcome.
People with anorexia may fully recover after a single episode, some have a fluctuating pattern of weight gain and relapse, and others experience a chronically deteriorating course of illness over many years.For more information about anorexia nervosa and people with anorexia, visit:http://anorexia.christianet.comhttp://anorexia.christianet.com/articles.htmhttp://www.christianet.com.
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Who Is Right ? Brooke Shields or Tom Cruise?
(ContentDesk) July 5, 2005 -- The recent press on the postpartum depression experienced by Brooke Shields has brought a highlight on opinions expressed by Tom Cruise on his anti-psychiatry position. The debate has become extremely heated as many women feel Cruise's position diminished their personal experience with post-partum depression. So who is telling the truth?
Ironically, they both are.According to the Postpartum Resource Center of Texas, Postpartum depression occurs in 1 of 10 women.
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Who Is Right ? Brooke Shields or Tom Cruise?
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The Indiana Glass Society Announces its Formal Organization
Hampstead, MD (ContentDesk) September 3, 2005 -- Excitement continues to grow over last months announcement that the Indiana Glass Society, a society dedicated to the preservation, study and display of Indiana Glass, has finally been organized.The Indiana Glass Society, which made its debut on the internet in late June, continues to increase its membership as the news gets out about its formal organization. Members are already applauding the information that has been shared within the society.The IGS, which has already set up an extensive museum and library, also provides its members with an active discussion board and will soon begin creating quarterly newsletters to further assist in the exchange of ideas and information. The society hopes to present a glass show each year, which will exhibit beautiful glass collections as well as provide informative discussions. A variety of memberships are available from the society and the society is currently accepting donations to establish itself...
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Depression After Delivery (DAD) is a nonprofit, national postpartum depression education/support organization
July 12, 2004, Raritan, NJ?The organization known as D.A.D. is asking for help. Depression After Delivery Inc., a national nonprofit providing support, education, and referral to families at risk during ante- and postpartum depression and related illnesses, is seeking to strengthen partnerships and collaborations so as to reach its 20th anniversary next year and beyond.Since its founding in 1985 by Nancy Berchtold, a Pennsylvania woman who experienced
postpartum complications, it has helped thousands of families with ante- and postpartum depression/psychosis (PPD) that, if unrecognized or inadequately treated, can result in tragic outcomes. D.A.D. offers a toll-free line, 1-800-944-4PPD, for families and professionals to obtain information.
It offers parent packs with national volunteer phone support network and support group listings, a national professional referral registry, professional pack with screening tools as well as publications and an educational video. D...
Depression After Delivery (DAD) is a nonprofit, national postpartum depression education/support organization
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