The use of exposure with response prevention in a male anorexic.
The present case study describes the use of exposure with response prevention (ERP) in a 24-yr-old male with anorexia nervosa. In this case, ERP offered an opportunity to address problematic cognitions and decrease the anxiety associated with consumption of high fat/high calorie foods. By the end of 34 treatment sessions, the client's distress decreased while eating high-fat/high-calorie foods and he integrated a greater variety of foods in his diet. Implication for conceptualizing anorexia nervosa within an anxiety reduction/avoidance cycle is discussed with reference to the recent literature.
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Center for Behavioral Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA. boutelle@epivax.epi.umn.edu
D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000628:therapy*; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002149:Energy Intake; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors
D004041:Dietary Fats