Based on the information provided, what diagnosis/diagnoses would you give the patient? Identify the symptoms within the case that support your diagnosis/diagnoses. This should be specific to the case study; do not just list symptoms for the diagnosis from your text. Be sure to also include the duration, intensity, and/or frequency of the symptoms as appropriate. Eating Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment

Diagnostics and Treatment for Eating Disorders

According to the provided information, the patient may be suffering from an eating disorder. This includes bulimia and binge eating disorders (BED). According to the patient, binge eating is characterized as eating large quantities of food quickly and feeling like they have lost control of their eating habits. Inducing vomiting from binging episodes is another symptom that can be associated with bulimia. They also admit to feeling guilty and remorse after binging episodes. All of these symptoms can be interpreted as bulimia and BED. For the past six month, binge eating has been a regular occurrence. These patients also reported missing periods, irregular menstrual cycles, low energy and libido. It is crucial that the patient receives comprehensive treatment. This includes both pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and medication. Some antidepressant drugs, such as selective serotone reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), might be beneficial in managing symptoms like anxiety or depression. They may also help to reduce binge-eating and purging behavior (Hudson & Associates, 2018).