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Overview Eating is very important in every human being. Not only that it is necessary for survival but it is also a social activity and has been part of many occasions all around the world. For some individuals, eating is one source of their worries, anxiety and problems. Many people are worried and apprehensive about how they look. Most of the time, they can feel self-conscious about their bodies. Amongst the population, the teens are the ones most concerned about their body figure. This can be true, especially that they are going through puberty and they undergo dramatic physical changes and face social pressures. Definition Eating disorders refer to a group of conditions that are described and typified by the abnormal eating habits that are involved. The food intake in this case are either insufficient or excessive that results to detriment of an individual’s physical and emotional health. List of Common Eating Disorders § Anorexia Nervosa (AN).  AN is a...

Definition § Somatoform disorders are characterized by physical symptoms, which suggest medical diseases, but without organic pathology to support the illness. § It refers to all mechanisms by which anxiety is translated into physical illness. § Somatoform disorders include somatization disorder. Types of Disorder 1.      Somatization disorder §   This chronic syndrome is characterized by multiple somatic symptoms that cannot be explained medically. §   The physical symptoms are associated with psychological stress. 2.      Conversion disorder §   A loss or change in bodily function is the result of psychological conflict, allowing the client to resolve the conflict through loss of a physical function. §   The client often exhibits a lack of concern about the severity of the disease (la belle indifferences). 3.      Sleep disorder §   This is characterized by difficulty ini...

Nursing can be a challenging profession, and whether you're a   student   or a seasoned veteran, sometimes you just need a little pick-me-up to help you keep going. Here are 100 quotes all about nursing, medicine and patient care that can help inspire you or make you laugh and make your day a little brighter. Inspiration and Motivation Look to these quotes for inspiration and motivation to keep you going through even the most difficult day. 1.        Mother Theresa :  It is not how much you do but how much love you put in the doing. 2.        Homer :   The charity is a trifle to us can be precious to others. 3.        Clara Barton :   The door that nobody else will go in at, seems always to swing open widely for me. 4.        Lynn Keegan :   Nurses have come a long way in a few short decades. In the past our attention focused on ph...