Girls Problem Part II
Anorexia Nervosa.
Aneroxia nervosa is often reffered to the " slimmer's disease" , an inadequate term as it fails to convey the serious and dangerous nature of the condition. The often-heard comment " i wish i could have aneroxia for a while" betrays a profound misunderstanding of the hold disorder has on its sufferers.
Aneroxia nervosa is a terrible psychological and physical disorder that is potentially fatal. It is estimated that possibly up to 20 percent of severe aneroxia sufferers die from the disorder - most commonly by starvation, electrolyte abnormalities or suicide.
The vast majority of aneroxia sufferers are teenage girls though it is found in all ages as well as in boys and men. Because it has such a powerful effect on the person's thinking and behavious, recovery is difficult even with help and almost impossible without it.
For this reason, the goals of recovery must include changing aneroxic thinking and behavious patterns, as well as enabling the sufferer to regain a healthy weight.
Facts-:
"Aneroxia is serious condition. Recovery is difficult... without help almost impossible."
"Eating bcomes tied to self-esteem. Weight loss is achievement, weight gain is FAILURE."
