Signs and Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa
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Anorexia nervosa is a severe eating disorder marked by self-starvation, obsession with weight, and rapid weight loss, affecting primarily women. Key signs include preoccupation with calorie counting, dramatic weight loss, rigid exercise routines, food rituals, and avoidance of certain food groups. Individuals may experience mood changes and social withdrawal while frequently criticizing their appearance despite significant weight loss.
Signs and Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa
- 1. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ANOREXIA NERVOSA Herrick Lipton HERRICKLIPTON. COM
- 2. Anorexia Nervosa is a life-threatening eating disorder. It is characterized by self-starvation and rapid weight loss, as well as an obsession with losing weight and a fixation on food. It affects both men and women, although it affects a higher percentage of women than men. The following are some signs and symptoms to look out for. Anorexia Nervosa
- 3. Those suffering from Anorexia Nervosa tend to become preoccupied with weight. They generally will spend an enormous amount of time looking at food labels to count calories and fat grams. They will weight themselves constantly, often several times a day. Obsession with Weight
- 4. Anorexic behaviors are centered around an intense fear of weight gain. In order to assuage this fear, those suffering from Anorexia Nervosa have a food intake that is not adequate to maintain their weight. Therefore, a rapid drop in weight over a short period of time is expected. Dramatic Weight Loss
- 5. The rationale of those suffering from Anorexia Nervosa is that they need to constantly be burning off more calories than they take in. Therefore, they will adopt regimented exercise schedules. These schedules will persist no matter what, meaning that those suffering will exercise through illness, injury, and more. Exercise Regimen Rigidity
- 6. Those suffering from Anorexia Nervosa can be afraid of losing control over their eating. In order to remain in control, they may develop food rituals. This could encompass anything from constantly separating ingredients to chewing a certain number of times per bite. Food Rituals
- 7. People with Anorexia Nervosa develop a list of 'fear foods,' meaning foods or food groups that they avoid at all costs. For example, many with Anorexia Nervosa religiously avoid carbohydrates and/or fats. This is a behavior that can stay with those suffering, even well into recovery. Food Group Avoidance
- 8. When the body is subjected to intense physical exercise without adequate food, mood changes. People become depressed, irritable, and exhausted. This is why those suffering from Anorexia Nervosa tend to withdraw from family and friends. Social Withdrawal
- 9. Even though a person may be losing a dangerous amount of weight, if he or she is suffering from an eating disorder, he or she will more likely than not continue to criticize. Those suffering from Anorexia Nervosa tend to call themselves 'fat' even when all evidence points to the contrary. Constant Criticism of Appearance
- 10. For more information about the signs and symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa, check out the National Eating Disorders Association at www.nationaleatingdisorders.org. For More Information