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…is Jane herself. Jane's symptoms start in her early childhood. According to Angelyn Spignesi, author of Starving Women: Psychology of Anorexia Nervosa, "Traditionally, the mother of the anorexic has seemed to be a bitch. . . . One thing researchers…

…. There are three main classifications of eating disorders, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating. The general definition of anorexia nervosa is a severe restriction in the amount of food a person eats, avoidance of eating, and occasionally purging. Whereas…

…of emotional problems that carry on into early adulthood. This is something that is made quiet apparent when considering it in light of the development of an eating disorder that is known as Anorexia Nervosa. This involves the obsessive compulsion to stay away from…

…are constantly bombarded with images of the ideal woman. These images can influence a woman's self-perception and cause her to develop an eating disorder, particularly anorexia nervosa. Laurie Angood ,the co-author of the book titled The Influence of Fashion Magazines…

…. There are two main types of eating disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia. These are complex disorders focusing on issues of eating, body weight, and body shape. People who intentionally starve themselves suffer from an eating disorder called anorexia nervosa…

…Groups of people from all over the world who are struggling with body and food related issues are coming together in internet communities that support and promote eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa. These pro-anorexic communities have developed…

…, social, and psychological factors are implicated in the causes if anorexia nervosa. The pressure on adolescents for more independent and increased social and sexual involvement has also been implicated in the development of anorexia nervosa. The pressure…

…** Gillberg, Gillberg, Rastam, and Johansson, 1996. The cognitive profile of anorexia nervosa: a comparative study including a community-based sample. Comprehensive Psychiatry (January/February 1996), volume 37(1), pages 23-30. O'Dwyer, Lucey, and Russell, 1996…

…who suffers, then I´ll be able to help them more. I am also interested in the main reasons for why people develop eating disorders; because they feel that they´re 'fat´? Depression? Stress? or maybe a combination of different things. Anorexia Nervosa…

…Eating Disorders are extremely prevalent in today's society. Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa are characterized by gross disturbances in eating behavior. These disorders typically begin in adolescence or early adult life, affecting as many…