Anorexia Nervosa
Always remember you are perfect the way you are!
What CAUSES this condition in the body?
There isn't an exact cause, but it's mainly a mental illness. People think they have it to fit in or it's part of their culture. Some people believe it's genetic.
What are the symptoms?
- refusal to eat
- fear of gaining weight
- lack of emotions
- lack of sleep
- frequently cold
- dry skin
- irregular heartbeat
- dehydration
What is going wrong inside the body to cause the symptoms?
- The heart rate and low blood pressure is causing the heart muscle to change. If you don't change your ways you can get heart failure.
- Dehydration can cause your kidneys to fail.
- Your muscles become weak and you start to faint.
Therapy, why go?
- go when stressed
- get the help you need
Doctor, is it serious?
- only go if almost dying or fainting
- they will watch over you
Heal, but I need to!
- gain weight to a healthy weight
- start eating more
- change your self esteem
- be able to admit you have a disorder
- take the correct vitamin and mineral supplements
Is there a cure?
No medications for anorexia, but you can take antidepressants to help with the mental part of anorexia. If you go to far and ruin any part in your body, they may give you different medications to help.
How can this issue be prevented?
- avoid categorizing food
- don't compare yourself to others
- learn about anorexia and write down your symptoms to take to the doctor and find out what is wrong
Interesting Facts!!
- Approximately 24 million people in U.S struggle with eating disorders
- 30% of teen boys and 50% teen girls admitted to skipping meals, fasting, vomiting, and taking laxatives
- 10-15% men= anorexic