Psychology

There are many types of eating disorders. Examples of such are anorexia nervosa, binge eating and bulimia nervosa, to name a few (Learn basic terms and information on a variety of eating disorder topics, 2010). There was such a surprise to learn about the consequences of eating disorders. This is a disease that can affect everyone. It is a life-threatening, serious problem (Learn basic terms and information on a variety of eating disorder topics, 2010)that involves the perception of beauty in our time today. Many models have died because of the pressure of our society to be thin. These kinds of disorders affect the person, physiologically, cognitively and most importantly psychologically. Surprisingly, a large number of deaths have been caused by the mental illness provided by the disorder.

The section about eating disorders has been very accurate in terms of providing information about the disease. Statistics and tables were also provided that gives real life examples of the dangers of the eating disorder. One example was also given on the death of a young model because of complications due to anorexia. Treatments were also provided on the textbook, which was largely helpful in understanding the disorder.

I believe that the first approach to a potential victim of the disorder is information. Accurate information and statistics with tables and pictures should be provided to create a picture of the disorder. It is important that I give my friend the information needed and make him understand the disease. Once I get his interest, I would confront him that he may be a victim of an eating disorder. Victims need to feel that life is precious and everyone loves him the way he is. He must feel loved by closest to him. We will not know for sure if someone is a victim, they tend to hide the disease. It is better that we spread information about the disease because prevention is better than cure.