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Yes, sometimes. Many anorexics suffer some form of depression or isolation. A good percent have low self-esteem or low body-image too. Often, they have a lack of support or have some mood swings that can lead to developing anorexia.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes. Mental illness, especially depression, can be a major trigger for eating disorders such as anorexia. This cause is intensified if the depression stems from social occurences, such as bullying or teasing, particularly about image or body.
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∙ 10y agoAnorexia is commonly associated with low self-esteem and social isolation. This can lead to depression as well in many teens and young adults. The self harm cycle also reinforces the effects of depression.
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∙ 14y agoSome of them do, and can become bulimic by throwing it all up.
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∙ 15y agonot really, its a result of the stomach shrinking. either that or you just dont feel it anymore because its always there...
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∙ 15y agoDepression is an effect or coincides many many times with anorexia and bulimia, so YES!...
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∙ 13y agoDepression can be a factor in causing anorexia, but it more often a symptom of a person who is anorexic.
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What do anorexics go through while they have their disease?
Many anorexics deal with a lot while suffering from the disease. It can cause many physical and mealth problems, pain, and high amounts of mental distress. Anorexics often suffer from isolation and depression, too.
Do you have to be anorexic to have anorexia?
People who suffer from anorexia are called anorexics.
What is the biggest challege of anorexia?
It depends on the individual. Anorexics can suffer from many problems and challenges, including social isolation, depression, the struggle not to eat / resist natural impulses, the struggle to recover, etc.
What characteristics is NOT associated with anorexia nervosa?
Anorexia is not associated with a willingness to eat. Anorexics are not "lazy", either, as they will often exercise or constantly be moving to burn calories. Many anorexics are not very social as they tend to isolate or suffer from depression, too. In those who recover, energy intakes return to normal.~jmata
What percent of the 3 million people who suffer from anorexia are women?
90% of all anorexics are women, 10% are men.
How do i know i have Depression?
If you feel down and out about life then you may suffer from depression.
What is a good sentence with depression in it?
I am very inactive because I suffer from depression.
Does Marina Diamandis suffer from depression?
There is no evidence that she does...
Did meriwether elwis suffer from depression?
of course he did
What effects will zoledex injection do as you suffer from depression?
NO
Can a 9-year-old suffer from depression?
Yes a 9-year-old may suffer from depression. I learned in my Growth and Development class that between 3-10% of adolescents are diagnosed with depression.
What are the character traits of people with anorexia?
Most anorexics suffer from distorted body image, preoccupation with food and weight, perfectionism, the belief that control over food/body is synonymous with being in control of one's life, distorted perception of their weight, low self-esteem, depression, and mood swings.
