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1 day ago · Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by attempts to lose weight by way of starvation. A person with anorexia nervosa may exhibit a number of signs and symptoms, the type and severity of which may vary and be present but not readily apparent. [21]
2 days ago · An eating disorder is a mental disorder defined by abnormal eating behaviors that adversely affect a person's physical or mental health. [1] .
1 day ago · Anorexia Nervosa is a real, serious illness that affects thousands upon millions of people daily. The people that have this illness are not attention seekers, they are not dare devils, and telling us to "just eat" is not helpful in any way shape of form. This is a safe place for those with this illness, and for those that are in recovery.
5 days ago · There is no single cause of eating disorders such as anorexia, although concerns about weight and body image are involved in all eating disorders. The causes of anorexia nervosa can include factors that are genetic, cultural, environmental, and biological.
Jan 12, 2022 · Pro-anorexia is a movement that seeks acceptance of anorexia nervosa. Adherents also use the term "thinspiration." It is often part of human nature to band together, and seek acceptance from the larger whole, along with understanding and acceptance.
5 days ago · Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by difficulty in maintaining healthy body weight and a fear of gaining weight. Anorexia must be treated early in order to minimize the risk of long-term health problems or even death caused by the illness ( complications of anorexia ).
2 days ago · Anorexia nervosa is a disturbing eating disorder that often originates when people are in their teens. People suffering from anorexia purposely withhold eating food from their diet, so they can lose weight. They suffer from the perception that they are fat when the mirror indicates they are actually thin.
