Control in ED Flashcards
1
Q
Obsessive thoughts
A
Recurrent, time-consuming and intrusive thoughts that cause anxiety and distress. Content can differ, yet very similar.
2
Q
Comorbidity
A
High in ED, ASD, OCD and BDD
Similar obsessive thoughts and behaviours across these disorders
3
Q
Rigidity
A
Rigid thinking styles in eating disorder
- impaired cognitive flexibility
- Holding on to old, strong habits
- Extreme focus on details
- Difficulty seeing the whole picture
4
Q
Controlling behaviours
A
Body checking
Counting
rituals and rules
Purging
Very timeconsuming, very little room for other thoughts
5
Q
Aspects of binge eating
A
Defence mechanism, escape from negative mood
Alleviates emotional stress
Attention is temporarily drawn away from emotional distress
Narrowing focus to the immediate environment> food
