Eating Disroders-Bulimic
Mary Kate Olsen: Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa)
I. Introduction
In this essay a famous person is going to be analyzed to match several psychological symptoms that she presented during her life with those described in the DSMV-IV. Those symptoms are related with food, commonly named as Anorexia.
Mary-Kate Olsen, also referred to as one of the "Olsen Twins" was born on June 13, 1986 in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles. Initially, they appear to be identical to her twin, but they're actually fraternal twins. Ashley Olsen, a right-hander, is the older sister by 2 minutes before Mary-Kate, left-hander. (2)
The famous sister, starting to act in TV as 9-month-old infant, played the character of Michelle on ABC's series "Full House" - a role she played for nine years. The "Mary-Kate and Ashley" brand has become a billion-dollar business through their company, Dualstar Entertainment. Each of the twins is estimated to be worth more than $150 million.
From here, Mary-Kate Olsen personal life is going to be analyzed according to the DSM-IV criteria.
II. Diagnosis
These criteria are established by the American Psychiatric Association and published in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) (1)
Denial to keep body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height (e.g., weight loss leading to maintenance of body weight less than 85% of that expected; or failure to make expected weight gain during period of growth, leading to body weight less than 85% of that expected).
Strong fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even when look clearly below normal weight.
Distorted body image, troubles in the way in which one's body weight or shape is observed, excessive influence of body weight or shape on self-evaluation, or denial of the underweight. (3)
Amenorrhea, the absence of at least three...
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