a psychotic illness requires hallucinations or delusions, so there is some debate whether they are serious enough. I would definitely say it is a psychotic illness because the subject sees themselves as overweight, when that in fact is not a reality.
Many psychological probelms can be associated with anorexia. The three most common are depression, OCD, and BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder).
Anorexia. This is a psychiatric disorder called anorexia.
Anorexia is NOT a disease - it is a psychological condition. You cannot 'catch' Anorexia from a sufferer !
Anorexia nervosa was not officially classified as a psychiatric disorder until the third edition of DSM in 1980
Yes.
It's neither. Anorexia is a loss of appetite, often linked to psychological disorders such anorexia nervosa.
Down is an extra chromosome that develops before birth causing the condition. Anorexia is a psychological problem resulting from someone thinking they are too fat. Chicken pox is a virus .
Individuals with anorexia nervosa have the highest mortality rate among psychiatric disorders.
No. Anorexia is severe underweight. It has several causes, often psychological, but is not a cause itself.
Anorexia is a psychological condition - not a disease caused by a pathogen !
yes.
Anorexia nervosa is a dangerous eating disorder that can kill. Seek psychiatric help if you are suffering from anorexia. Restricting a massive number of calories is going to wreck havoc on your body.