Anorexia | The Signs of Anorexia
Felicia Romeo is a contributor to Education magazine.
Summary: Because anorexics often go to great lengths to hide their bodies and behavior and are usually in a state of denial, anorexia is often a difficult disease to detect. However, it is important to look for the early signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa. These include refusing to maintain a normal body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, holding an exaggerated perception of body size, excessive exercise, and, in women, loss of menstrual cycle. The earlier anorexic behavior is...
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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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