Seasonal fluctuations in mood and eating behavior in bulimia nervosa

Int J Eat Disord. 1994 Nov;16(3):295-9. doi: 10.1002/1098-108x(199411)16:3<295::aid-eat2260160311>3.0.co;2-7.

Abstract

Thirty-five bulimia nervosa (BN) patients with high seasonality scores on a modified version of the Seasonal Pattern Assessment Questionnaire (SPAQ) were administered semistructured clinical interviews to further assess their seasonal symptom patterns. A diversity of patterns were identified, consistent with a multidimensional model of seasonality in the BN population. Overall, the results suggest that seasonality may be an important dimension to consider in patients with BN.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Affect*
  • Bulimia / diagnosis
  • Bulimia / etiology*
  • Feeding Behavior*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder / psychology*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires