Anorexia | Experiences of a Female Anorexic
Mackenzie Stroh is a recovered anorexic. John Searles is an editor for Cosmopolitan magazine.
Summary: Mackenzie Stroh nearly lost her life to anorexia. In the following selection, she describes her struggle with anorexia, which she traces back to when she was three years old. At that time, her parents were getting divorced and she somehow felt responsible. The divorce, combined with her inherent sensitivity and insecurity, triggered extreme compulsive behavior. Her obsession for control and perfectionism eventually lead Mackenzie to anorexia....
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Table of Contents
- Anorexia Nervosa: An Overview
- The Signs of Anorexia
- Experiences of a Female Anorexic
- Experiences of a Male Anorexic
- Anorexia Is Caused by a Destructive Drive for Perfection
- Anorexics Are Victims of Society’s Obsession with Thinness
- Anorexics Derive a Sense of Power from Their Behavior
- Athletes Are More Vulnerable to Anorexia than Non-Athletes
- Some Anorexics Should Have the Right to Refuse Treatment
- Insurance Companies Need to Provide Coverage for Anorexia
- Society Does Not Take Anorexia as Seriously as Other Diseases
- Holy Anorexia and Anorexia Nervosa
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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