"Eating disorder" has become a well known word within society today and is discussed frequently in the media. In many circles, it is "normal" for women to talk about their eating disorder and desire to stay thin. There are many disorders and conditions involving food and weight but anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are the two that have gained the most attention and have become the definition of eating disorder today. Ninety to ninety five …showed first 75 words of 488 total…

…showed last 75 words of 488 total…use of hospitalization has proven to be successful for extreme cases, but to fully recover, the patients must be willing to make a change for themselves. Another useful tool is cognitive behavioral therapy, which is commonly used and successful for those suffering from bulimia, and has also been used for anorexic patients. Changing a person's attitudes about food and dealing with the inner problem is truly the most affective way to treat these eating disorders.