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Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and extreme weight loss. A person with anorexia experiences an intense fear of weight gain and their self-esteem becomes based almost entirely on their physical appearance. In response, they may feel compelled to starve themselves of food or exercise frequently. Anorexia may cause anxiety surrounding eating and a preoccupation with diet and weight. Approximately 90-95% of those affected are women and about 1% of American women have anorexia. It typically appears in early or mid-adolescence and can be fatal if not properly managed. Early diagnosis can significantly help the recovery process. The most effective forms of treatment have proven to be some form of psychotherapy or counseling combined with careful attention to nutritional needs. Nutritional counseling can be extremely beneficial along with close monitoring of one’s diet and exercise. Having supportive friends and family to help keep the individual with anorexia stay on their nutritional plan may also be helpful and encouraging. There is a big difference between dieting or wanting to be thinner and anorexia the mental disorder. People with anorexia have an illogical fear of weight gain and in many cases do not realize how hazardous their behavior is to their health. They become so focused on their weight and appearance that their other priorities, such as school, work or relationships, may fall by the wayside. Anorexia nervosa can involve binging, purging and restricting food intake. Without proper treatment or management, it can lead to serious health problems or even result in organ failure, systemic shutdowns or death. There are a variety of organizations that exist to help those suffering from eating disorders like anorexia. Support groups and outpatient programs are available, as well as crisis lines for those in acute danger. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can call the National Eating Disorders Association Helpline at 1-800-931-2237.

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I May Be at a 'Healthy' Weight, but I Still Have Anorexia

Personally, I find it difficult to move away from the stereotype of eating disorders. It feels as if I’m under scrutiny for no longer “looking” anorexic. And this is a problem. Although I do in fact have the primary diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, the fact I feel I need to justify my eating disorder is [...]

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What My 'Before and After' Picture Would Be for Anorexia Recovery

We’ve all seen those before and after pictures. A person shares two picture of themselves — most likely in the same outfit — and places them side-by-side. The picture on the left is before their diet, exercise program, cleanse, etc. The one on the right is the results after. In addition to their bodies looking a little different, their [...]

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Deciding to Stay Alive After Choosing a Palliative Care Route With Anorexia

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Deciding to Stay Alive After Choosing a Palliative Care Route With Anorexia

July 2019. It’s been a year. It’s been a year of something. It was truly a light in a season of dark and broken places. A life-changing, heartbreaking, mind-blowing and lifesaving something. On July 23, 2018, after very careful thought and consideration and many, many tears, I felt my brain just “was” and would never [...]

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We made it!!! As we approach fall, these items are appearing everywhere! Which one would you get rid of?
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Today is thankful Thursday & that means I'd love to see three things you're thankful for in the comments below 👇 #Addiction #MentalHealth #Agoraphobia #Anxiety #AnorexiaNervosa #AutismSpectrumDisorder #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDepression #PTSD #Schizophrenia #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #Lupus #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #AutonomicDysfunction #Cancers #SjogrensSyndrome #Trauma #SuicidalThoughts

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The Power of And is a powerful skill that can help us grow in so many areas. What's one "and" statement that you can adopt today?
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This quote about anger is really awesome. How can it help you manage your anger today?
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Weekend Thoughts 💭

If it's a hard season, month, week or day- please just take it minute by minute.
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Hi, my name is Momloves. I'm here because I'm looking for more info on anorexia and help for my daughter who is having a lot of health issues right now.

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