Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by a distorted body image and a severe restriction of food intake. People with anorexia nervosa have an intense fear of gaining weight and may weigh themselves frequently, check their body in the mirror excessively and may also limit the types and amount of food they eat. This can lead to severe weight loss and can have serious health consequences such as malnutrition, organ damage, and in some cases, even death. Anorexia nervosa usually starts during adolescence and affects more women than men. This condition is often accompanied by other mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
If you or someone you know is struggling with anorexia nervosa, it’s important to seek help immediately. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for anorexia nervosa in our blog post. Don’t wait, take action today and get the help you or your loved one needs.
oin a support group – by sharing experiences within a group you can learn new ways of coping Read – study the subject. We can suggest books that you might find helpful Don’t focus on food, talk about other things Don’t put the blame on the sufferer – this only makes things worse Use “I” […]
Should I talk to a therapist or doctor? What will the doctor do? What will the therapist do? What’s the difference between a counsellor, therapist, psychologist and psychotherapist? Should I talk to a therapist or doctor? You can start with either but at some stage you should talk to both. While an eating disorder is
Helping someone with an eating disorder can be very difficult. Below are a number of things that can make the process easier for the both of you. Be patient. Recovery from an eating disorder can be a long process. Do not expect overnight recovery even if the person is seeing a counsellor or attending a
An eating disorder is more than just losing or gaining weight; it’s about the thoughts and feelings that are going on inside your head. Below are some lists of the different signs that may indicate you have an eating disorder. There are a number of different types of eating disorders, so signs will differ for
What to do when you think someone has an eating disorder It always helps to know the warning signs of an eating disorder. guilt and shame about eating low self-esteem need for perfection extreme concern about appearances, both physical and behavioural preoccupation with food and weight (counting calories, excessive dieting) significant reduction in eating coupled