Introduction
Her family background is not clear but Brandy describes her mother as severely overweight and as someone who is always on a diet. As she was growing up, she remembers how her father always made harsh comments about her mother’s weight. In addition, there were times when Brandy recalled her father giving her looks that had sexual overtones and how they made her feel uncomfortable. However, she states that her father has never touched her in an inappropriate manner.
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Preliminary diagnosis would indicate Brandy’s condition to be Bulimia Nervosa. This is a potentially life-threatening eating disorder that ...