Anorexia

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oblem. They believe that dieting and losing weight is logical because they perceive themselves to be fat. (Hales) Many feel pride in their ability to adhere to their strict diet. To the outside world, anorexics frequently appear normal. They are often successful in school and other activities, and may be perceived as respectful, obedient, helpful, and are seen as a model of young people. (Netdoctor)
The classic form of anorexia involves weight loss through self-starvation and excessive exercise. In another form of anorexia, the individual not only cuts calories, but also behaves similarly to the bulimic: bingeing on foods, and then purging. (Britannica) Anorexia has a wide variety of medical complications that affect every system of the body and can be life threatening. Undernourishment usually causes females with anorexia to stop menstruating; this symptom is so typical that it is one of the criteria used to diagnose the disease. (Netdoctor) A person with a family member who has anorexia is more likely to develop anorexia.
People who develop anorexia ne...