Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a person severely limiting their intake of food in order to lose weight. The patient typically has an unrealistic view of his or her self as needing to lose weight and will starve them self in order to become thinner. Anorexia is treatable when the psychological reasons behind this disorder are addressed. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of anorexia nervosa as well as tips and process of recovery.

Anorexia Nervosa Treatment - What Works and What Doesn't?

Anorexia nervosa treatment is complex and underutilized, since anorexics do not recognize the need for treatment. Treatment is conducted inpatient or outpatient involving psychotherapeutic and pharmacological approaches. Few are efficacious; however, family-based therapy yields promising results.

Recovering Anorexic Meal Plan

Facing food multiple times a day for a recovering anorexic can be overwhelming and terrifying. However, it does not have to necessarily be this way. By taking a look at a recovering anorexic meal plan, a person can find ways to face the challenge of eating and overcome it!

Am I Anorexic?

With so many diagnoses moving around in the medical field, trying to name one’s problem is hard! The following checklist provides specific behaviors, physical symptoms, and emotional symptoms to help you answer the question, “Am I anorexic?”
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