Anorexia

    What You Need to Know

    The best known of the eating disorders, anorexia nervosa is a disease of the mind and of the body. People with anorexia intentionally starve themselves, but often continue to perceive themselves as overweight. Researchers can point to some risk factors for the disorder, but in most cases the cause is mysterious.

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    Surviving Anorexia

    Treatment for anorexia can be life-saving, as recovering sufferers can attest.

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    How Social Demands Set Girls Up for Anorexia

    A "triple bind" can raise the risk for eating disorders.

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    Anorexia’s Effects

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    Anorexia Q&As

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    What are the symptoms of anorexia nervosa?
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    Symptoms of anorexia nervosa can include:

    • distorted body image and intense, persistent fear of gaining weight
    • excessive weight loss
    • menstrual irregularities . . .

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