Occurring for the first time in those who have reached maturity. The loss of the menstrual cycle. In terms of eating disorders this is usually the result of excessive weight loss and often accompanied by excessive exercise. A name frequently used for diet medications that curb appetite. Self-induced starvation with at least 15 percent of original body weight lost.
Victims also have amenorreah, fat phobia, and a severe distortion of body image.
Binging followed by purging through laxative abuse, forced vomiting, excessive exercise or enema abuse. Uncontrolled eating in the presence of a strong desire to lose weight. The emotional reenactment in thought or symbolic form of a painful experience that brings relief of the distress caused by the original experience. Also known as a water pill. The injection of a liquid into the lower bowel through the rectum to compel elimination.