[Psychological characteristics of obese persons with special reference to periods of modified fasting]

It is well known fact that the results of modified fasting can be improved if the basic therapeutic method is combined with psychotherapeutic procedures. We have analyzed the data taken by a poll from 55 extremely obese women treated by modified fasting regimen. The results absolutely justify the above mentioned remark that radical reduction cures may cause critical moments most frequently recognized in hunger crisis when patients feel a need for conversion with medical staff. With no doubt, any help from a qualified person might be perfectly beneficial. Besides, obese persons are more inclined to depressive moods which may aggravate during these cures. In order to maintain the achieved result for a longer period of time if not for good, a continuous team work which include psychotherapeutic measures is of special significance. On the highest level it would be smart to establish an association of treated obese people, which would be a link between a patient and a professional.