what is annorexia?!
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not eating
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when you think food is venomous
all the models u see on tv are annorexic.annorexic means not eating just to stay thin eg-paris hilton,nicole richie,mischa barton,lindsay lohan..mainly all these spoilt whores
its what you see looking back at you when you look in the mirror
An eating disorder. You don't eat anything, and you throw up alot, all because you think you are to fat. It is a mind thing, as well as a health thing. Have a great day :)
It's when someone stops eating; or has a problem eating. There are many causes of this; body image, weight, peer pressure, stress, etc., but it's a pretty serious thing, and can wind up putting someone in the hospital, or worse; if not treated properly and early enough.
There are also other eating disorders; such as bulimia, which is when people eat their food and then 'purge' it, meaning throwing up. There's also binge and purging, binging; emotional eating, etc.
Anorexia: An eating disorder characterized by markedly reduced appetite or total aversion to food. Anorexia is a serious psychological disorder. It is a condition that goes well beyond out-of-control dieting. The person with anorexia, most often a girl or young woman, initially begins dieting to lose weight. Over time, the weight loss becomes a sign of mastery and control. The drive to become thinner is thought to be secondary to concerns about control and fears relating to one's body. The individual continues the endless cycle of restrictive eating, often to a point close to starvation. This becomes an obsession and is similar to an addiction to a drug. Anorexia can be life-threatening. Also called anorexia nervosa.
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A mental disorder where a person thinks he or she is obese. Sufferers many times die due to voluntary starvation. This is a serious disease, so if you know someone showing symptoms of it you should get right to a doctor.
Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder affecting far too many. You deprive yourself of nourishing food and/or push yourself to extremes trying to lose weight obsessively.
It is a very dangerous disease that kills a great number of people of all ages.
anorexia nervosa is a condition that you think that you need to vomit every time you eat something because you are afraid of gaining weight. It eventually leads to feeding tubes in hospital beds or death....
annorexia is an eating disorder where the victim believes they are ugly and overweight, even sometimes when they are underweight. They will eat incredibly small amounts in an attempt to reach thier ideal body image, which pretty much never happens. They might eat a yogurt a day, or something along that. They may also excercise in excess to lose weight. They sometimes are comforted by this, and they keep going and going, some to the point where they die even. this disease is related to bulimics (sp?) where the person will purge themselves (make themselves throw up) after binging to lose weight. These too can go hand and hand. It is a very destructive disease and both of them can have long term effects besides just losing weight.
Anorexia Nervosa is a disorder where the main characteristic is the restriction of food and the refusal to maintain a minimal normal body weight. Most Anorexics lose weight by restricting their food intake. Anorexics may start by limiting or excluding foods that they perceive as having high fat or caloric content.
Once the disorder of Anorexia Nervosa takes hold, the individual usually ends up with an extremely restrictive diet that is sometimes limited to only a small number of foods. Additional methods of weight loss for Anorexics can include vomiting, laxative abuse, diuretic abuse, insulin abuse, chew-spitting, and excessive exercise.
For individuals suffering from Anorexia Nervosa, any actual gain or even perceived gain of weight is met with intense fear of becoming fat. With Anorexia Nervosa, weight loss usually does not lesson the fear, and in fact, the fear often increases following the weight loss. Not only is there a true feeling of fear, but also once in the grasp of the disorder, Anorexics experience body image distortions. Most individuals suffering from Anorexia have an overall feeling of being overweight.
Some Anorexics have an understanding that they are thin, but are concerned that parts of their bodies are fat. Those areas of the body usually representing maturity or sexuality including the buttocks, hips, thighs, and breasts are visualized by the Anorexic as being fat. An individual with Anorexia Nervosa will often obsessively check their body size and weight through frequent weighing, measuring, pinching, and viewing themselves in a mirror.
With Anorexia self-esteem and self worth is tied directly to the Anorexic's body shape and weight. For an Anorexic, weight loss is viewed as a success, a sign of extraordinary self-discipline, and control over life. Conversely, any real or perceived weight gain is seen as a personal failure and loss of control for the Anorexic.
For some Anorexics, weight loss is so severe there is a loss of menstruation. Medical complications for individuals with Anorexia Nervosa can be severe and even life threatening. Some of the more common potential medical complications include emaciation, bradycardia, hypotension, hypothermia, impaired renal functioning and gastrointestinal problems. For a complete list of potential medical problems for Anorexia Nervosa, visit our Medical Complications page.
If Anorexia Nervosa is left untreated, it can be fatal.
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actually it is anorexia, with one n. it is an eating disorder that involves failure to maintain at least "average" body weight and an excessive fear of gaining weight/becoming overweight. those with anorexia have a distorted self-image regarding their body size, causing them to believe they are obese even when severely underweight. also, in females of fertile age, at least 3 periods in a row must have been missed for diagnosis to be made.
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Anorexia is a condition where in a person are so scared of getting fat. I won't say it is a disease, but it is more of a syndrome.
People, whom are on a diet and loosing weight, and so obsessed with it are the one that have the potential to become anorexia. They see loosing weight as a big accomplishment, and will go on trying to lose weight. The condition is worst if that person is competing with someone else, but, sometimes, they challenge it's own body to lose weight as quick as possible.
People, with anorexic will do whatever it takes to become thin, although they are already thin. They don't mind exercising for 12 hours a day. not eating at all..and sometimes, they'd self-induced vomit if they thought that they've ate so much.
Anorexia people will become thin to the extent when all that is left to them are only skin and bone,still, at this stage, they want to lose weight and proud of themselves for being thin. Be careful of someone whom is succeeding at losing weight, because they are the one whom will become obsessed with it, and don't want to stop loosing weight.
anorexia itself is loss of appetite. it can be in the setting of the stomach flu, appendicitis, etc. When a person has a pathological aversion to eating (won't eat because they feel they are too fat even when they are so skinny they are practically starving to death) it's called anorexia nervosa and is an eating disorder. These people are usually young women and it's often accompanied by extensive exercise.
Anorexia nervosa is a mental illness. You have a preoccupation with food and body image to the extreme: You don’t eat. Despite being underweight, you continue to try to lose weight. The syndrome is more common in women than in men, and most often begins between the ages of 13-30 years. The medical complications brought about by this psychiatric disorder can be severe. You may die.
Anorexia Nervosa Causes
A variety of psychological, genetic, biological, developmental, and societal factors may contribute to developing this syndrome. Anorexia nervosa may be encouraged because of our society's emphasis on thinness, especially in women.
You may have some genetic risk toward developing it.
Some evidence suggests differences in brain chemicals in those who develop anorexia.
Anorexia Nervosa Symptoms
With anorexia nervosa, you have an intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat despite the fact that you may be underweight.
You may use one or more of the following methods to lose weight.
Undereating
Excessive exercise
Vomiting
Laxative use
Diuretic use (increases amount of urination)
Usually people do these things secretively. For instance, if eating with others, a person with anorexia may move food around on a plate or place some food in a napkin to hide it. If confronted by these unusual behaviors, the person may deny or refuse to discuss them.
Some of the following signs may also be brought about by starvation or by weight reduction methods:
Constipation or diarrhea
Fatigue
Menstrual periods stop or puberty is delayed
Hand injuries from inducing vomiting
Decayed teeth from stomach acid
Yellowing of skin
Kidney stones
Depression
Anorexia is more common among teen-aged women involved in gymnastics, ballet, or modeling in which being thin is thought to be a benefit.
Anorexia Nervosa Treatment
Self-Care at Home
Recognizing that a problem may exist is crucial.
Rarely are people aware of this problem themselves because this disease is defined by a distorted view of their own body image or weight. A family member or friend must recognize the possibility of a medical or psychiatric problem.
A person with anorexia nervosa often resists questioning and is extremely secretive, usually denying any problem and making excuses for weight loss or eating habits. If pressed on the subject, the person may become angry or withdrawn, further complicating attempts by others to help.
If you think a friend or family member has a problem, get that person to a physician, even if she or he strongly resists cooperating.
There is no home remedy.
Medical Treatment
Treatment often can be extremely challenging because someone with anorexia will not cooperate or resists participation in any treatment program. A coordinated team of specialists is needed to handle all the medical and psychological components of this illness.
Initially, treatment must focus on stabilizing any life-threatening complications of starvation. In severe cases, the medical team will assist in regaining weight, possibly using nutrition replacement through an IV.
The team must educate the person about the disease and its medical complications, as well as teach proper nutritional requirements.
Psychiatric treatment uses cognitive, behavioral, and psychotherapeutic methods within a comprehensive treatment plan.
Sometimes doctors will use medications, but such programs lack proof that they work.
Family and support networks should be actively involved in treatment.
Follow-up
Treatment of anorexia nervosa often takes years, during which time close follow-up with a doctor is essential.
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