About Anorexia
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Understanding Anorexia
Overview
Anorexia is a severe eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and an intense fear of gaining weight. It predominantly affects adolescent girls, who often perceive themselves as overweight despite being at least 15% below their ideal body weight. An estimated 1% of adolescent females, or one in every hundred, experience anorexia.
Causes and Considerations
While the disorder is often associated with the desire to be thin, some psychiatrists suggest deeper psychological roots, such as fear of adulthood and loss of control. Anorexia may reflect anxiety about becoming a woman, forming relationships, or leaving home. Some experts also link eating disorders to traumatic life experiences, such as abuse.
Family history plays a role; children of mothers with anorexia are 12 times more likely to develop the disorder.
Treatment and Recovery
Individuals suffering from anorexia require professional mental health treatment, often involving long-term psychotherapy. The initial focus is on restoring physical health, which might mean encouraging and supervising eating. Anorexia can lead to severe health issues like osteoporosis, irregular heartbeats, and impaired growth. Women may also experience menstrual irregularities, and pregnant individuals face increased risks of miscarriage and premature birth.
Without intervention, up to 20% of individuals with anorexia may die. However, with proper treatment, 60% can achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Yet, around 20% might continue to struggle with a lifelong preoccupation with weight and food.
Supporting a Loved One
Addressing anorexia in a loved one can be challenging, as they may be in denial and react with anger or increased withdrawal. Changing their self-perception is difficult, and you cannot force them to eat. Numerous organizations exist to support those with anorexia and their families in seeking the help they need.
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