Saturday, January 4, 2020

Anorexia Nervos A Group Of Eating Disorders - 1696 Words

Anorexia nervosa is psychiatric condition that is part of a group of eating disorders. It is associated with abnormally low body weight, extreme fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of body image. Those with the disorder place a high value on controlling their weight to produce certain image. However, those suffering from the disorder more than likely use extreme efforts that tends to significantly interfere with their health and even normal activities or occupations in their lives. There is two forms of Anorexia, Anorexia Nervosa Binge is the type where an individual will purge when he or she eats. Restrictive Anorexia Nervosa is the form of anorexia nervosa where the individual will aggressively limit the quantity of food†¦show more content†¦Men with anorexia sometimes display other psychological problems. While affected women tend to be more perfectionistic and displeased with their body. Children and adolescents who suffer from anorexia are at risk for a sl ow growth and development.â€Å"Anorexia tends to affect the middle and upper socioeconomic classes and Caucasians more often than less advantaged classes and ethnic minorities in the United States† (Stockwell, 1990). â€Å"People with anorexia lean towards compulsive behaviors, obsession with food, and or addiction characteristics in efforts to overly control their food intake and weight† (Harries, 1992). According to ANAD, statistics show that â€Å"0.9% of American women suffer from anorexia in their lifetime.1 in 5 anorexia deaths is by suicide†. (Carney, 2009) Surprisingly, someone with anorexia thinks about food a lot and limits the food she or he eats, even though she or he is too thin. â€Å"Anorexia is more than just a problem with food. It s a way of using food or starving oneself to feel more in control of life and to ease tension, anger, and anxiety† (Harries, 1992). However, this is a very unhealthy and even life threatening reaction. When yo u have anorexia, you often associate slenderness with self-esteem. â€Å"The extreme dieting and weight loss of anorexia can lead to a potentially fatal degree of malnutrition. Other possible complications of anorexia include heart-rhythm disturbances, digestive abnormalities, bone density loss,

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