The signs that you're experiencing a bout of anorexia are: a) you feel sick when you go to eat food b) your mind tricks you into thinking that you will be sick when you eat food c) you feel that if you eat you will be fat, therefore you don't eat.. maybe to impress someone you like or because you were teased about being over weight. d) you might feel good about not eating and having people call you skinny. anorexia is really bad. losing weight is often a really bad thing for your mind, especially when you dont need to. it gets really hard to start eating normally again. just remember that you dont have to impress anyone! if they say you're "fat" or whatever, they obviously feel insecure about themselves and need someone to dish it on to. if you feel that you need to impress someone, well, if they want to change you, or they dont like you as you are, then they obviously aren't worth the time and effort.
Sports anorexia is a type of anorexia (not an official diagnosis, however). With it, individuals with present typical signs of anorexia including a severely restricted diet and weight loss, but there is also signs of extreme exercise or sports. This contributes to weight loss, but can change the appearance of what some might think of as a "typical" anorexic (very thin, bones, emaciated....though this is incorrect because anorexia can exist at a variety of weights).
I normally just document that they show signs and symptoms of an eating disorder, without a specific term.
Signs of anorexia nervosa are a low body weight, thinning hair, dry skin, brittle nails, and shrunken breasts. No menstrual period, low blood pressure, and feeling cold with a lower than normal body temperature are also signs of anorexia nervosa.
If the person is obsessed with her/his weight and if it is starving itself.
Some signs / symptoms (more than 10) of anorexia are...* Weight loss* Dry / flaky skin* Hair loss, discoloration, thinning, and / or loss of "shine"* Growth of thin, "peach fuzz" hair called Lanugo* Fainting / Dizziness* Sensitivity to the cold (more than a normal person should be)* Refusal to eat* Constant / Intense exercising* Having odd food rituals* Eating only small portions of low-cal, "safe" foods / eating only in the presence of others.* Low heart rate / blood pressure* Depression* Dressing in layres to hide weight loss* Isolating themselves / having or being more secretive around others* Becoming defensive over food and weightNote - These are some general signs. A person who has anorexia may show some or all of these symptoms. A few can come and go, while some may never show up at all. Also, just because a person has one or more of these signs, it does not mean that they specifically have anorexia.
It's a symbol within an anorexia community where members show there support for anorexia with a red wristband.
Depending on where you live you will have several ways to discover more information of Anorexia. There are many organisations that offer support and information on Anorexia such as the national eating disorders association. Also, you can find abundant information online.
After studying 30 women hat had signs similiar to anorexia.
anorexia nervosa and bulimia which are opposite when it comes to signs and symptoms
Although anorexia is a dangerous illness that can be life-threatening, there are several pro-anorexia websites on the Internet. Some of these include Houseofthin, Proanamia, or Anafriends.
There are various mental and physical signs, and usually it will be properly diagnosed by a doctor or other emdical professional.
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