[Psychological profile of obese patients].
The psychological profile of obese patients with binge-eating disorders is often characterized by decreased self-esteem, general dissatisfaction with life, impulsivity, phobias and hostility. So, it is not surprising that the association of obesity with binge-eating disorders is aggravated by the presence of psychic disorders, like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders. A study conducted at our department on 150 obese patients with non-specific binge-eating disorders, clearly showed that about 75% of them presented a positive score in the self-evaluation test for depression, nearly 60% suffered mild to very high anxiety, and about 50% had problems with self-affirmation.
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Service d'endocrinologie, diabétologie et métabolisme CHUV, 1011 Lausanne. Vittorio.Giusti@chuv.ch
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D001007:Anxiety / Q000209:etiology; D001828:Body Image; D052018:Bulimia Nervosa / Q000523:psychology*; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology; D006791:Hostility; D006801:Humans; D007175:Impulsive Behavior / Q000209:etiology; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D009765:Obesity / Q000523:psychology*; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013557:Switzerland