Choletocystekinin: The most recognised functions of this hormone are in digestion and appetite. It improves digestion by slowing down the emptying of food from the stomach and stimulating the production of bile in the liver as well as its release from the gall bladder. Cholecystokinin seems to be involved with appetite by increasing the sensation of fullness in the short-term, that is, during a meal rather than between meals. It may do this by affecting appetite centres in the brain as well as delaying emptying of the stomach.
This physiological issue can be a reason why recovery is so difficult for those with eating disorders. There are actually studies on it. I can tell you that I am not starving all the time when my bulimia is less active. They did do a study that indicated that CCK levels come back to normal when in recovery.
Some Studies:
CCK response in bulimia nervosa and following remission
Regulating satiety in bulimia nervosa: the role of cholecystokinin. - PubMed - NCBI
Impaired cholecystokinin secretion in bulimia nervosa. - PubMed - NCBI
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When a child’s emotional needs are not met and a child is repeatedly hurt and abused, this deeply and profoundly affects the child’s development. Wanting those unmet childhood needs in adulthood. Looking for safety, protection, being cherished and loved can often be normal unmet needs in childhood, and the survivor searches for these in other adults. This can be where survivors search for mother and father figures. Transference issues in counseling can occur and this is normal for childhood abuse survivors.
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