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Answer It can take several years (depending on how bad the anorexia is.) Usually anorexic people die from organ failure (kidneys, liver, etc.) because they are not sustaining enough in their diet to provide what the body needs. Lack of protein also can cause lack of concentration and other problems with the workings of the brain. I know anorexia is a hard problem to get over. I never suffered from anorexia, but when I suffered severe panic attacks in the early 1970s my body went really strange and I found it difficult to eat. Food simply didn't appeal to me. I use to sit down in front of the TV to eat dinner (hoping the TV would take my mind off the lumps of food on my plate) but often I was lucky to eat a couple of mouthfulls. My husband was very supportive, but, the more he coaxed me the angrier I got and out of frustration I would burst into tears. Finally, I just decided to not worry about it and I took up my artwork again. Before I knew it I was slowly starting to eat better. I ate normal after that and when I went through menopause I gained another 40 lbs., which I had to shed. In fact, right now I've joined Weight Watchers to shed only 10 lbs. (which I really need to lose) but mainly to get back into proper eating habits. With the rushed lives we lead it's sometimes tough to eat well, but I know from experience that without proper food, lots of water and exercise we can just feel crummy. Anorexia is psychological and the person can be all bone, but when they look in the mirror they see themselves as over-weight. There is medical help out there for anyone that is anorexic and I would suggest doing so before the person is too ill to come back to normal and thus, death.
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How do you feel before you are anorexic?
Before a person become anorexic, they are just like any other normal person in the world.
Does your heart shrink if your anorexic?
It cant really it won't promise me but doen't become anorexic you can die of it
How many anorexics die as a result of their anorexic condition?
20%.
Anorexic without losing weight?
Impossible, actually. Once you're anorexic you are going to keep losing weight, until you are the most anorexic you can be, and then you'll eventually die. Why would you want to be anorexic without losing weight? Isn't that the whole POINT of anorexia?
How long does it take for a anorexic to get cured?
It depends on the person and the type of treatment that they have received. and also the person has to deal with different issues before they cansee any improvements
How anorexic is Oliver sandell?
He is currently in an unsafe condition - if he continues like this he may die before clearing the bodies from his basement, which would leave me in a very sticky situation indeed.
How long do anorexic people live?
Not long, and not well: they need medical and psychiatric help immediately.
How hazardous is being anorexic?
um. you are aware that people die when they don't feed themselves.
How long can you be a purely restrictive anorexic without binging or dying?
How long you can be a purely restrictive anorexic without binging or dying depends entirely on the person, their intake, vital signs, medical history etc etc
How long does it take for people to start looking anorexic if they only eat 300 calories a day?
It may take too long. The body will go into 'starvation mode' where it will hold onto all of the body's fat that it can and the person may die before they see 'anorexic looking' weight loss. The stomach then gets bloated and the person will look very pregnant. The the body will start digesting the muscles, then the intestines, which will kill you if your heart doesn't fail you first. It's not worth it. Lose the weight the way you gained it, gradually.
How much weight can you lose if you become anorexic?
Too much. Enough that you can die--like my friend.
Is there a possibility of a recovering anorexic to die?
Definitely. There may be irreparable harm to vital organs (kidneys, heart, immune system). Any anorexic should be carefully monitored under a doctor's care.
