Six Years Struggling with Bulimia Nervosa: A Case Study

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10.2991/assehr.k.220404.258How to use a DOI?

Keywords

bulimia nervosa; young woman; psychological dynamics

Abstract

An eating disorder is a serious condition that negatively impacts our health, emotions, and daily functioning. Eating disorders pose a significant risk to physical health and have a negative impact on an individual’s daily functioning (eg, functioning in school, work, or social relationships), and are widely regarded as the most dangerous mental disorder. In severe cases, eating disorders can cause serious health problems, even death. Usually, eating disorders occur in adolescents and young adults. Previously, this eating disorder had a high risk of occurring in European and American countries, but now the number is even higher in developing countries including Indonesia. From 2000 to 2018, the prevalence of eating disorders worldwide more than doubled, with an increase in reported cases from 3.5% to 7.8%. The cause of eating disorders is not known with certainty because it is not only related to a single factor. The results of the study indicate that there are causative factors, namely genetics, neurobiology, sociocultural pressure to be thin, personality, family roles, and environmental roles. Eating disorders occur when several interactions come together in a person’s life. The case of eating disorders is a case that is not easy to solve. This case study once explored the experience of a young woman in Indonesia who experienced the eating disorder bulimia nervosa. Through this study, the researcher wants to show the dynamics of the patient’s efforts to recover from the bulimia nervosa experienced, which is seen from the factors, symptoms, impact, and recovery process. The study was conducted by observation and in-depth interviews using semi-structured interview techniques. The data obtained were then analyzed using thematic analysis. The results showed that the subject experienced bulimia nervosa because of maladaptive coping strategy, and subject was able to overcome the eating disorder through psychological treatment from professionals, the strength of internal motivation, and social support.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Sherly Sherly
AU  - Naomi Soetikno
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/04/21
TI  - Six Years Struggling with Bulimia Nervosa: A Case Study
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd Tarumanagara International Conference on the Applications of Social Sciences and Humanities (TICASH 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 1600
EP  - 1605
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.220404.258
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.220404.258
ID  - Sherly2022
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