Feeding And Eating Disorders: A Case Study

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), “Feeding and eating disorders are characterized by a persistent disturbance of eating or eating related-behavior that results in the altered consumption of absorption of food and that significantly impairs physical health or psychosocial functioning.” (American Psychiatric Association, 2013) Reflecting back on reading the chapter of Feeding and eating disorder, and viewing the videos of individuals who suffered with anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorders has enhanced my awareness and empathy on a much higher level of knowledge and education. Explaining the statement “Enhancing my knowledge and education” meaning, as a counselor/psychotherapist, having

My experience is working with adolescents who have challenges with behavior. Nevertheless, the eating disorder videos were very educational particularly the ABC world news episode of Regan. Regan is a10-year-old female who is diagnosed with having anorexia nervosa disorder. Regan exercises consistently on a daily bases, due to the fear of gaining weight. She stated, “Voices telling me not to eat.” The perception that Regan’s disease began at an early adolescent age was enlightening, because the reality is this disorder can have an on-set with children younger than 10, which is very frightening.
Regan’s story was interesting and had me wondering if she had any co-occurring diagnosis such as having been bullied in school, having anxiety, having depression, or having behavioral issues. I empathized with her mother when she stated, “I was informed I could not seek therapeutic treatment for my daughter because she was not 11 years old.” (Pertaining to Regan’s diagnosis) (ABC World