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Anorexia Nervosa Information--A Comprehensive SourceProvides information on anorexia nervosa. Those who struggle with anorexia nervosa perceive themselves as overweight, fat, or both, despite clear evidence to the contrary. Anorexia is a serious, often chronic eating disorder that requires aggressive professional treatment to achieve the best chance of recovery.
The Challenges of Weight Gain in Anorexia
For those with anorexia, gaining weight is a frightening process. Knowing what to expect in the weight-gain portion of recovery from anorexia can be reassuring. Anorexia Symptoms and Psychology: Seeking "Specialness"
We all want to be "special" in some sense, but those with anorexia pursue their desire for "specialness" with extra passion. Psychologically and practically, where does this lead? Learn more about the psychology of anorexia. Inside the Mind: The Psychology of Anorexia
A look at the psychology of anorexia reveals an internal battle between shame and pride. Examine quotes from people with anorexia and what they reveal about this battle. The Major Features of Anorexia Nervosa
An overview of the features of anorexia nervosa, providing information on criteria, symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and many other topics. Identifying Anorexia Nervosa
Learn the criteria for anorexia nervosa from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders. Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa
Describes the major physical, mental, and behavioral symptoms of anorexia. Symptoms of anorexia range from the benign (like hair growth) to the dangerous (like bone loss) to the frightening (like potentially extreme weight loss). Individual Therapy Options for Anorexia Nervosa
Individual therapy for anorexia nervosa can be a key part of recovery when used with other supports. Learn various types of anorexia nervosa therapy. Anorexia Statistics
Presents statistics on anorexia nervosa, from prevalence to onset to mortality rates. Anorexia and the Need for Control
Anorexia and control go hand in hand. People with anorexia have a high need for control in their food intake and other parts of their lives. But the question is whether those with anorexia are in control or anorexia is in control of those who struggle with it. Anorexia and Isolation
While anorexia leads to a sense of power, it also tends to lead to isolation. Those with anorexia tend to lose friends and connections with family, isolating them from those who care for them. Anorexia and Sex
Anorexia makes sex very challenging for a number of psychological reasons. Like food, sex and anorexia don't often mix, because sex is perceived as a threat to the mind and body. The Move to Ban Thin Models From Advertising and Fashion Shows
Fashion shows and corporations are banning models and actors who are too thin. See how the issue has progressed after the Madrid fashion show became the first entity to ban models who are too thin from working. Consumer Product Group Unilever Bans Too-Thin Models
Following bans on models who are too thin at major fashion shows worldwide, consumer product group Unilever has restricted its advertising models to a healthy weight range. One Woman's Recovery From Anorexia Nervosa
Comments on Appetites: Why Women Want, a powerful and insightful book from someone who has been there (and back) herself. The Connection Between Anorexia and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
An in-depth examination of the link between anorexia and OCD. Explores the question of whether anorexia is an outgrowth of OCD or simply a commonly co-occurring disorder. Karen Carpenter and the Beginning of Awareness
The celebrity of Karen Carpenter's life made her death from complications associated with anorexia a very public event. Before her, little was known about eating disorders. Since her death, awareness has risen dramatically. |
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