The cause of bulimia nervosa is increasingly linked to genetic factors within familial DNA chemistry (Sinacola, R., & Strickland, T., 2012, p. 106) . While no one can say for sure what causes eating disorders, this dysfunctional behavior appears to be the method that adolescents and young adults too often turn to to deal with various states of unhappiness during the transition to adulthood. Typically, adolescents with this condition from families with a history of depression, addiction, or anxiety appeared to be more likely to develop an eating disorder. This evidence, combined with the influence of the mixed messages that adolescents tend to view on television and read in magazines, also structures mindsets into what is socially acceptable in terms of what is considered physically attractive (Yancey, 1999, p. 26 -27). I believe it is imperative to clarify the word “depression” in relation to eating disorders as nowadays the word is often used haphazardly and somewhat diminishing the true definition of a person's level of depression. Psychologists tend to believe that depression in adults is much easier to diagnose than in adolescents since young people tend to be able to mask their depression in many different ways. Now you might think a person is depressed, for example if they miss a high school game they feel they might have one or perhaps the death of a close family member. Well, this is depression but it is limited while the person is down only for a measurable period of time and tends to get back up and eventually return to the routine of their daily life. However, a person suffering from clinical depression has a much worse fear than a person suffering only from the so-called depression. Clinical depression is a diagnosis… middle of paper… treatment and recovery means surrounding yourself with emotional support which normally comes through family and friends. This network will be the crutch you can rely on when the going gets tough and perhaps you start to retreat from what you know you should be doing. This group should also be someone who has your best interest at heart - they will give it to you directly when they see you deviate from the designated path - and you must respect them enough to accept that "tough love" and not constantly blow. supervision of our progress. Ultimately, eating disorders can become chronic, debilitating, and even life-threatening conditions. This can be a fatal disorder if not taken seriously and one must conclude that this could be a life long battle and you may never be "cured", only this is something you will have to learn to control and not diminish your Health. future efforts.