Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia Nervosa is a condition that is marked by intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat as well as disfiguring the body. It can be related to depression and low self-esteem, not wanting to grow up, and having problems with sexuality. A delusion where you think you are fat and all the time you are thin.


Being treated with antidepressant drugs, can be helpful. A very important step is to gain a normal amount of weight. Psychological means as well as family therapy is often a good remedy for about half of cases improve themselves without worsening.


Anorexia Nervosa has not been found from any known physical illness. It is found mainly in teenagers, especially young women, though the same thing is increasing in young men.


Between 5 and 18 per cent of those who suffer from anorexia nervosa die of starvation. It can also cause abnormalities in the menstrual cycle. It can cause the bones to become brittle and fragile in later life. The immune system weakens, unable to fight against infections. It may damage or weaken the mental system which can be restored if condition decreases and weight is gained.


Bulimia, is an eating disorder that causes the person to constantly worry about their body weight and shape which leads to eating large amount of food in a short time, and eating more often than usual, followed by self-induced vomiting, even going as far as using laxatives, fasting, in order to stay slim. Vomiting too much can drain the body of fluids which can cause an unfavorable affect heart function At times bulimic behavior is seen in people that have anorexia nervosa. Unusual dieting, though bulimia is not a condition that causes severe weight loss, it can cause gastrointestinal problems, and serious potassium reduction because of the acid nature of the regurgitated food it can damage your teeth.


Bulimic often develops because of different psychological pressures, somewhat the same as in anorexia nervosa, leaning more toward the desire to be slim. Bulimia can be treated in much the same way as anorexia nervosa because people with bulimia often suffer from depression as well.

The exact cause of anorexia nervosa is unknown for many that have this disorder never seek medical treatment.


If you are one who may be suffering because of this condition, seek medical help, or talk to someone for you have as much reason to live a happy, satisfied life as any one else.

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