Starving Yourself Skinny?
The Truth About Anorexia
Stick to the Statistics
If anorexia is treated within the first 5 years of starting the recovery rate is 80%. If not treated until after 15 years of symptoms the recovery rate is 20%
Symptoms...
Heart problems, such as mitral valve prolapse, abnormal heart rhythms or heart failure
in females: absence of period
- in males: decreased testosterone
- could suffer from depression
- tend to stay away from social situations
- have an increased chance of alcohol misuse
Famous People Struggle Too
Mary Kate Olsen had anorexia. She was the loved character Michelle on Full House. Olsen checked into an eating disorder treatment center and underwent treatment for anorexia after months of rumors about her thin appearance and denying of being anorexic. Mary-Kate celebrated beating her eating disorder by giving away clothes that no longer fit her.
Need Help?!
You Can Call: Princeton House Behavioral Health/ Princeton Health Care System
Phone Number: 1-800-242-2550
Website: Princeton Health