There are many forms of eating disorders in the world; however, the two most common disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Anorexia and Bulimia are found mostly in adolescents and young adult women (Amjad). Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person starves themselves to lose weight. (Amjad) Bulimia nervosa is another common form of eating disorder. In this case a person will go through periods of binge eating and then self-induce themselves to purge or vomit. (Amjad) Although we know a lot about the physical aspects of these disorders, scientists still ponder why people may develop one or both of these two eating disorders. Through much research, scientists may have found three possible explanations, which are pressure from society and friends, genetic links or mental health-related issues, as well as through pop culture media. There are also treatments available for those who fall victim to them and for those who want to be anorexic or bulimic there is a support website which gives you tips and tricks to help you get started. Most people would say that to force themselves to be what society wants a person to look like, young women, especially teenagers and young adults, would starve themselves or use self-induced purging to make themselves acceptable. Most people with these two eating disorders usually strive to make everything perfect in their lives. (Anorexia and Bulimia) Victims of these disorders usually get good grades and are very involved in their community. (Anorexia and Bulimia) They usually feel that one way to take control of their life is to control what they eat. (Anorexia and Bulimia) In most cases, anorexic people tend to have a normal weight and drop off just before... middle of paper......."Causes of Anorexia and Bulimia." Explanation of the causes of anorexia. Anorexia Report, n.d. Web. April 7, 2011. Black Swan. Director:Darren Aronofsky. Perf. Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel. Fox Searchlight Pictures, 2011. Film. “Brain Imaging Studies – Investigation – UCSD Eating Disorders Program.” Eating Disorders Research and Treatment Program | UC San Diego. University of California Sandiago/School of Medicine, nd Web. April 21, 2011.DeAngelis, Tori. "Promising treatments for anorexia and bulimia." American Psychological Association (APA). American Psychological Association, n.d. Web. April 21, 2011. "Is Anorexia in the Genes? Twin Studies Offer Clues - Los Angeles Times." Featured articles from the Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times, February 16, 1998. Web. April 7, 2011."PRO ANA addiction to thinness." PRO ANA addiction to thinness. tumblr and Web. April 21st. 2011.