Anorexia+Nervosa

= Anorexia Nervosa =

What is it?
Anorexia Nervosa is not only a eating disorder but also a psychological disorder. The loss of weight initially starts as a diet but as it progresses it becomes over powering as individuals begin to force their selves not to eat. This process has been known to become an obsession as the individual strives to become thinner.

People at risk
Not only are women (95%) but men as well are susceptible to this disorder.

Signs
Here are some of the signs to look out for:
 * The individual can become seriously underweight, which can lead to depression and social withdrawal.
 * The individual can become irritable and easily upset and have difficulty interacting with others.
 * While control and perfection are critical issues for individuals with anorexia, aspects of their life other than their eating habits are often found to be out of control as well. Many have, or have had at some point in their lives, addictions to alcohol, drugs, or gambling. Compulsions involving sex, exercising, housework, and shopping are not uncommon. In particular, people with anorexia often exercise compulsively to speed the weight-loss process.
 * Other psychiatric problems are also common in people with anorexia nervosa, including affective (mood) disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders.

Treatments
This may include such things as group therapy, individual therapy, and weight management for the individual

Symptoms



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