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Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder whereby one suffers from a loss of appetite resulting in self-starvation

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What message are picture's of anorexic models in fashion magazines telling people?

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Pictures of anorexic models in fashion magazines can promote unhealthy body image ideals, leading people to believe that being extremely thin is the only way to be beautiful. It can also perpetuate negative stereotypes about weight and promote dangerous behaviors like disordered eating.

What is the anorexia restricting type?

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Anorexia nervosa restricting type is a subtype of anorexia nervosa characterized by weight loss achieved through strict dieting, fasting, or excessive exercise. People with this subtype do not engage in binge-eating or purging behaviors. Treatment typically involves a combination of medical monitoring, nutritional rehabilitation, therapy, and possibly medication.

Why do people chew on newspaper?

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Chewing on newspaper could be a form of pica, a disorder characterized by craving and consuming non-food items. This behavior may be related to nutritional deficiencies, anxiety, or sensory-seeking behaviors. It's important to address this habit with a healthcare professional to determine the underlying cause and appropriate intervention.

What does the word nervosa mean in anorexia nervosa?

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The term nervosa in anorexia nervosa refers to a state of nervousness or loss of appetite leading to an eating disorder. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight and distorted body image, leading to restricted food intake and excessive weight loss.

Which type of treatment focuses mostly on group or individual counseling?

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Psychotherapy, often known as talk therapy, is a kind of treatment that mostly concentrates on group or individual counselling. In psychotherapy, patients or groups interact with a qualified therapist to examine ideas, emotions, and behaviours, as well as to create coping mechanisms and solutions to problems.

In individual therapy, a therapist meets one-on-one with a client, while in group therapy, a therapist guides a group of people who have similar concerns or objectives. Both strategies can be useful in addressing a variety of mental health conditions as well as interpersonal difficulties and personal growth objectives.

How long does it take for a anorexic to become really ill?

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It depends and varies per individual. Usually, it takes a few weeks or months to fully develop into a dangerous eating disorder. The idea or notion to begin negative eating habits can happen over time, or it can literally happen over night.

How do you control anorexia?

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I would tell someone right away. I know it is harder said than done, but i knew someone who tried to commit suicide because of this. If you tell someone, they will not think any less of you. They just want the best for you. I would tell a mom or someone who is easy to talk to. Just remember. People are there for you. I am here for you, your family is here for you, and God is here for you.

Why do anorexics have mood swings?

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Have you ever felt hungry and felt crabby? Yeah.

What would happen if you had anorexia and bulimia at the same time?

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Anorexia and Bulimia are diagnosed mainly by the weight of the sufferer. If a Bulimic person becomes underweight, they will then be diagnosed with Anorexia the Binge and Purge subtype. There are two main subtypes of anorexia nervosa:

Restricting: Where low weight is maintained by low food intake, exercise and/or laxative abuse

Binge/Purge: While restricting; engaging in regular binge and/or purge sessions

Can anorexia lead to swollen lymph nodes?

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Anemia does not normally cause swollen lymph nodes. lymph nodes are most commonly the sign of bacterial/viral infections. These lymph nodes are usually soft, mobile, tender and swell to a large size over a short period of time. other causes of swollen lymph nodes incluse benign growths and malignancies. When watching out for malignancies, lymph nodes should be checked if they are hard, non-mobile, cause no pain and swell largely over a longer period of time (weeks-months)

How does anorexia affect your cells?

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Anorexia can essentially starve the cells. This can make them die off or just become smaller or affect how well they function. Malnutrition (as a result of eating disorders) can also slow cell production and re-growth rates, too.

How much should a Anorexia person eat and how much do they actually eat?

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If your anorexic you should build up your food intake gradually. if your wondering how to be anorexic the easiest diet that's filling is bread(buttered) and water(pints) x

What is the difference between the names anorexia nervosa and anorexia?

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It is just a shorter version of the full name. Anorexia is short for Anorexia Nervosa. Therefore, Anorexia Nervosa is commonly referred to as Anorexia. (As is Bulimia. Bulimia is short for Bulimia Nervosa.)

What is the best way to help someone suffering from anorexia nervosa?

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Most of the time, the person will deny the fact that they have an eating disorder. You usually have to find the help for them, whether it be a parent, good friend, or a counselor of some sort. From there, the person you sought will seek professional help if they as well believe that said person has an eating disorder.

Will you still lose weight if you don't eat but still drink specialty coffees like french vanilla or Starbucks and replace food with drinks?

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Yes, but remember there is a lot of sugar in syrup - it is made entirely of sugar, and also it is VERY bad for your body to not eat. Your body will go into "starvation" mode and store ANYTHING you eat as fat, so you wont be able to eat anything at all, also your body will burn muscle instead of fat which will lower your metabolism making it harder to lose weight. It is better to do lots of exercise and build some muscle, as muscle burns more calories than fat, and you will be able to eat more and lose more weight.

Another opinionYou will lose weight, but your metabolism will slow down and it will be even harder to lose weight in the future.

How can eating disorders affects the nervous system?

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Anorexia can essentially starve the cells that make up the nervous system. A lack of nutrients can make the cells not be able to function properly, and the cells can also die off. Malnutrition (as a result of eating disorders) can also slow cell production and re-growth rates, too.

Which one of these eating disorders is more likely to affect men than women a bulimia nervosa b chronic dieting c anorexia nervosa d muscle dysmorphia?

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bulimia / anorexia - eating disroders, women are more affected than men by a 9 : 1 ratio.

chronic dieting - women tend to diet significantly mroe than men do.

muscle dysmorphia - can affect both men and women equally.

How many people die a year from binge eating disorders?

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Actually, not too many peopledie directly from binge eating disorders. Instead, some die from side effects like weight gain, gastric distress, and occasionaly ruptured stomachs. Only a few thousand a year world wide.

Can you lose weight by using birth control?

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No.If you mean the contraception pill or other products that contains hormones that no, you don't lose any weight.

Weight gain is a very common side effect of hormonal methods of birth control, how much a woman will gain tends to vary. Weight gain is due to an increase in appetite and easier fat deposition as a result of the increase in hormones.

What fraction of people treated for anorexia nervosa show reasonable maintenance of weight gain?

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Only about 20% of all anorexics will ever fully recover and maintain a healthy weight. About 50%, post-treatment, will maintain a healthy lifestyle for at least a few months before relapsing.

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Who are people with anorexia?

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A person with an eating disorder is usually referred to by their disorder. For example, a person with anorexia is called an anorexic. A person with bulimia is called a bulimic. A person who suffers from binge-eating or compulsive-over-eating disorder are called binge or emotional eaters.

How long should you wait to throw up after you eat if you are bulimic?

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It may not be right after eating, but it has to be soon enough that the food is still in your stomach and hasn't really begun to be digested and stuff yet. Generally is it within 30 mins. to 1hour 30 mins after eating that bulimics will throw up.

Do you have to have anorexia to bo a model?

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You don't have to be really skinny to be a model, you should be skinny but toned as well. My advice is to have a healthy diet which includes some daily exercise like sit-ups or Jackknives.Just promise me you wont go on a crash diet :S its just sooo unhealthy (:

Does the word anorexic have a positive connotation?

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Sometimes in this society it is used as a synonym for being thin, nd in that sense it can do, but when spoken of as the actual psychological illness, i wouldn't say it does.

Is kelly ripa aware of her anorexia?

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Whether or not Kelly Ripa is in fact anorexic, yes she would be "aware". You know what you are, and you know that what you are doing is wrong, but you are too consumed in the feeling that you can't stop. So obviously, she would know if she was. But it's her secret to keep.