What does being partly anorexic mean?

Answer 1

The term anorexia actually refers to the decreased sensation of apetite. If by "anorexia" you mean anorexia nervosa(the eating disorder)... Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by extremely low body weight and body image distortion with an obsessive fear of gaining weight. It is most common in teenage girls but can occur in men and women of all ages. While in order to technically be considered anorexic you must be at least 15% below normal body weight according to your BMI, not everyone suffering from anorexia nervosa is even underweight. Anorexics typically restrict the calories they ingest to dangerously low levels in order to lose weight. No matter how skinny, the sufferer will see him/herself as fat and insist on losing "just a few more pounds." They tend to set extremely low 'ideal body weights' and work tirelessy towards achieving them. Anorexia can cause many problems to manifest in the sufferer, such as depression, tacycardia, stunted growth, malnutrition, reduced immune system function, headaches, dizzyness, fainting, hallucinations, fatigue, mood swings, and thoughts of suicide and much more. There is no general cause of anorexia, though the specific causes tend to range among sufferers. It's a dangerous illness and doesn't just affect teenage ballerina's who are terrified of being fat when they weigh 90 lbs. Anorexia can affect anyone and is a mental illness, not a life choice. One thing I can say is never judge someone because of this and never treat them differently, because being anorexic doesn't make someone crazy. It usually signifies a need for the perfection and control that a person's life is lacking. Understanding is key.

Answer 2

Being partly anorexic means you sometimes eat perfectly normal , and then sometimes your on a crash diet / starving yourself . To be fully anorexic you never eat properly , or are always on some sort of crash diet or barely eating . Hope this helps ! - Katie :]