Anorexia is a very common neuropsychological disorder that has a very high incidence in the young population. Anorexia is not just an eating disorder, it also involves many addictive behaviors and the development of various phobias related to food and being fat. Anorexics develop inaccurate perceptions of their physical appearance and they often see themselves as fat, regardless of how much they actually weigh. Anorexia is a very complex disorder caused by multiple interrelated factors.
Causes of Anorexia:
1. Self esteem issues- if you have low self esteem you are more likely to suffer from anorexia.
2. You compete in sports like ballet, gymnastics, or cheerleading- If you feel like you need to be thinner in order to compete then you might develop anorexia to cope with the pressure to be thinner.
3. Personal issues- you are sad or lonely because of personal issues such as a death in the family, divorce, breakup etc.
4. Depression-depression can make you have anorexia because when you are sad or lonely you are less inclined to eat or take care of yourself.
5. Media-television, magazines, and mass media all emphasize being thin. Many people want to be skinny like models and celebrities so they become anorexic.
Symptoms of Anorexia:
? Becomes very thin and frail
? Weighs themselves all the time
? Exercises excessively
? Obsessed with food and weight
? Withdraws from social activities specially if it involves eating
? Keeps count of the food portion they eat
? Excessive consideration to become thinner and thinner.
? Misperception of body qualify increased unconnected with steelyard.
? Fear of body weight gain and fat.
? Regular skipping of meals.
? Mostly eat selective foods, which are low in fat and calories.
? Usually wear loose clothes to hide thinness.
? In males decreased libido and in females irregular menstrual periods.
Treatment of Anorexia:
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2. Treatment is a must and is most effective when started early. Because it is as much an emotional disorder as a physical one, treatment would include working in tandem with a doctor, a counselor and a dietician.
3. Antidepressants (such as amitriptyline) are the usual drug treatment and may speed up the recovery process.
5. Chlorpromazine may be beneficial for those individuals suffering from severe obsessions and increased anxiety and agitation.
6. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is never an appropriate treatment option for a person suffering from an uncomplicated eating disorder.
7. Self-help methods for the treatment of this disorder are often overlooked by the medical profession.
8. Oftentimes additional psychiatric concerns must be addressed such as specific traumatic events.
9. Self-help groups may also be helpful. It is often comforting to talk to other people who have been through the same thing.
