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Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder whereby one suffers from a loss of appetite resulting in self-starvation

1,385 Questions

Are you bulimic?

About 1 in every 200 people is bulimic or has some bulimic tendencies.

Can you get crazy from not eating?

Not eating is a symptom of mental illness. It can also be a symptom of other medical problems. Since it is a symptom, it is extremely difficult to determine if it is a cause.

What happens if you eat too much proteins?

Not much, really happens when eating too much protein, except your urine will temporarily have a whitish cloudy appearance. Some people are more prone to developing things like gouty arthritis from all the uric acid they buildup, yet other people, like Eskimos, seem to show no ill effects at all.

I am really underweight through anorexia is there any way you can help me gain weight?

I have the exact same problem as you. I am a 16 year old male and I weigh 8stone when I should weigh about 10stone. I do not eat much as I am scared of getting fat. I see myself as having a huge belly and big fat legs when I look in the mirror but everyone always tells me I am way too skinny. I dont know what to do about it as I see myself as fat but I can see my ribs and my bones stick out. I am trying my best not to get any skinner but it's just keeps getting worse.

AnswerYes, eat more and you will gain weight. AnswerThe answer above isn't very thorough. DON'T eat a lot. Because of starving yourself, you can't digest a lot a time and if you force it down, that's not good. Here is what you really should do: Go to a doctor, tell him/her your anorexic story, and ask them for advice. They will give it to you.

Hi, try eating lots of carbohydrates such as potatoes,rice,pasta and a lot of meat

Hope that helped :)

What are the symptoms of anorexia?

Do you mean the Female Athlete Triad?

Loss of Menstruation

Disordered Eating

Osteoporosis

If you find yourself skipping over many meals, starting to lose your hair, or missing 3 or more consecutive periods you need to get help. Anorexia is a very serious eating disorder which could easily lead to heart or kidney failure. GET HELP NOW!!! Most individuals with anorexia nervosa refuse to recognize (deny) that they have an eating disorder. Symptoms may include: * Weight loss of 15% or greater below the expected weight * Inappropriate use of laxatives, enemas, or diuretics (water pills) in an effort to lose weight * Self-imposed food intake restrictions, often hidden * No menstruation * Skeletal muscle atrophy * Loss of fatty tissue * Low blood pressure * Dental cavities due to self-induced vomiting * Blotchy or yellow skin * Depression
There are many signs / symptoms of anorexia. Some common ones are...

*Weight loss, protrufing bones

*Hair loss

*Discolored nails

*Dry, flaky skin

*Pale skin color

*Weakness, fatigue

*Dizziness, fainting

*Depression

*OCD

*BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder)

*Heart murmur

*Lack / Shortened attention span

*Constant fidgeting

*Minimal food intake

*Odd food habits

*Dressing in layers

*Mood swings

*Behavioral changes

*Low self-esteem, low body-image

*Constant, excessive exercising

*Defensive about weight / food

*Purging, laxative abuse

*Organ malfunction, failure

*Breathing difficulties

*Feeling cold (often when others are not), increased risk of hypothermia

*Loss of menstrual cycle (in women)

*Lack of sex drive (in men)

*Heart problems, malfunction, failure

What type of treatment is useful for those recovering from any eating disorder?

To start boosting their self-esteem, gradually building up to eating. Once they are eating at least a litte, it will slowly start building up to actual meals. But you can't pressure or force them to eat and keep it down. You must keep being supportive and building up their self-esteem to make them see that they are amazing just the way they are. But in the end, if it does not work out, I would say a rehab center would do just the trick :) Positive words and attitude will work amazingly.

How does Anorexia stop you from having fun?

when you are too self conscious nothing will be fun. you will be constantly searching around the room comparing yourself to everyone and everything. if you are too weak to move around and play with your friends you can't have fun. if people around you start to eat, the anorexic person will have to come up with some clever lie around eating or picking at their food.

being anorexic means wanting to be something you're not. but everyone is beautiful. it's just the media that tells us otherwise. magazines and tv are full of skinny girls to make young women think they aren't good enough. but that's not true. it's just a way to control you. to get you to buy their products and hate yourself so you're easily led in any direction.

love your self. you are the best friend you have and the only person who can really take care of you. life is about letting go and being free. dancing.

if you eat when you're hungry and stop when your full your body will be the size it's supposed to be. excersice will make you feel better about yourself and eating healthy good food will make you feel happy. organic fruit has lots of vitamens, juice instead of soda, yogurt instead of ice cream. making interesting meals with lots of spices and diverse foods will make food fun and you will know exactly what goes in your meals so you don't have to eat fatty foods.

Are you anerexic?

It depends on who you ask. An alarmingly high number of people do suffer from eating disorders like anorexia, though.

What are the best way of telling someone that he is a pathological liar and he can really believe it and go for help?

This isn't easy and the person may know and just be taking advantage of you?Traditionally sit down and talk to them about it.I think perhaps if you kept a diary of their lies and showed it to them.However they may not be a pathological liar especially if your the only one he's lying too?If your completley positive that they're suffering from this condition you can phone their dr and discuss your concerns. The dr can't discuss his medical information with you but he can listen to your concerns and make him an appointment raise the issue with him and refer him to a psychiatrist. x

Why do people lie to you when they say im skinny but you know im fat?

This paranoia or disorder sense of what others say is true / false can be a sign of a mental illness, such as an eating disorder like anorexia. Professional medical attention can help.

How do you get anorexic people to eat?

You cannoy really force a person with anorexia to eat. It may be possible to get them to eat a little (as the disorder would allow them to), but real food consumption can only really be obtained through treatment and professional / medical help.

If you go without eating for two days and then eat until you get sick is that binge eating?

No. That is you dropping a pound or two of water weight and then gaining back that and more due to the drop in your metabolism from not eating for two days.

How many teens have anorexia and have not asked for help?

Millions have done just so. It is estimated that 1 in every 250 people suffer from anorexia. Of those, very few ask for help. Most are forced into rehab or help.

Are you on your way to becoming Anorexic QUiz?

There are many of these about on the internet and all. Type the term into your favorite search engine and you're bound to come up with a bunch from al different sources and websites.

Should you seek medical help if you are skinny but want to lose more weight and are scared to gain weight?

It depend on what "skinny" means to you.If everyone you know tells you that you are at a good weight you should believe them.If you really think you need to lose some weight see a doctor.Be sure to stay healthy and NEVER starve yourself, even if you think you are too thin.If you ever feel like you need to starve yourself see a doctor!

Normal use of caffeine can cause what symptoms?

At recommended doses, caffeine can cause rest-lessness, irritability, nervousness, shakiness, headache, lightheadedness, sleeplessness, nausea, vomiting, and upset stomach.

Anorexia patients are most likely to have parents who?

Feel that they are completely helpless even though they try not to show it.

What are some of the excuses people give when they want to end their relationship?

Here are a couple of excuses??? I have come across: "It's not you, it's me." "I love you but I am not IN love with you."

How the body protects itself from anorexia?

The body will begging to "protect" itself in different ways.

The metabolism will slow to require less calories daily to survive.

In women, the menstrual cycle will slow or stop completely in order to conserve energy and nutrients in the body.

Weight loss will slow as the body struggles to hold onto fat.

A thin layer of hair, called lanugo, will grow all over the body. It is like a downy fuzz, often called "peach fuzz", and the body tries to stay warm with less body fat. A thin layer of hair will act like another insulator, meaning less enegry and calories are spent trying to keep the body warm.

Fatigue will set in as the malnourished body tries even more to conserve energy and calories.

Tips on starving yourself?

I don't want to be one of those people who freak out and say "DONT DO IT!" Because that's annoying and I understand. But, hear me out. From experience, starving yourself doesn't work. I'm not telling you that just because it's unhealthy. In the long run, you probably won't lose much weight and you'll actually gain body fat. When you don't eat your body freaks out and stores fat from any little food you eat. Your body shuts down and hold on to the little food you have because it doesn't know when it'll get it's next meal. Also, whether you think you can go without food or not, you can't. You're human and you'll break and might even binge eat when you break. Honestly, after struggling so long I gained about ten pounds of unhealthy fat. I screwed up my metabolism and struggled to actually eat healthy again. Don't try to starve yourself it sucks. Find excercise you like. Get all your nutrients! I know how hard it is and I'm here if you need someone to relate to you!

Who is blacula?

The black Dracula who can do thriller

If you have anerexia can you have fits?

It is possible for most anyone to have fits.