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Indeed, alterations in AVP regulation and secretion are thought to be one possible biochemical abnormality in patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) [ 15 16 17 18 ] . This disorder is characterized by sudden, recurrent thoughts or images that intrude into consciousness (obsessions) driving stereotyped acts that the person feels compelled to perform (compulsions) [ 19 ] . Interestingly, patients with OCD show elevated basal levels of AVP in the cerebrospinal fluid and exaggerated plasma levels of AVP in response to hypertonic challenge [ 16 ] . Many patients with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, both compulsive eating disorders, have abnormal levels of AVP in the cerebrospinal fluid and plasma [ 15 17 ] . Pediatric patients with severe OCD have low levels of AVP in cerebrospinal fluid, while a subgroup of pediatric patients with compulsive checking rituals has elevated AVP levels [ 18 ] . Hence, there are many clinical examples of compulsive behavior associated with a perturbation in the AVP system.
But I would guess 10 times as many Americans know the details of Princess Di's bulimia as have ever heard of François Mitterrand.
Most tabloid clichés in a single story: The Enquirer 's October piece about convicted murderer Susan Smith, who is said to have 1) taken a lesbian lover in prison; 2) lost 60 pounds from bulimia; and 3) become desperate to have a baby.
They helped him politically just as Princess Diana's bouts of bulimia helped transform her into "the people's princess."
Her novels argue that criminals must pay for their actions--no forgiveness, no rehabilitation, no excuses whatsoever--but she's also admitted to bouts with childhood molestation, bulimia, and bipolar mood swings, and she has asked that people who suffer such traumas be given a little TLC.
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