What is Anorexia Nervosa?

What is Anorexia Nervosa?

Anorexia Nervosa Explanation : What is Anorexia Nervosa?

Introduction:

Anorexia nervosa is a type of mental illness that has serious effects on the body, emotions, and social life.

People of all ages and genders can go through anorexia nervosa.

Usually, anorexia nervosa begins during the teenage years.

It's important to start treatment early with a team of healthcare experts for the best chance of getting better.

What is Anorexia Nervosa?

Anorexia nervosa is a mental illness that can affect the body, emotions, and how you interact with others.

People who have anorexia nervosa:

• Often become very focused on food, weight, or how their body looks. This can lead to losing a lot of weight and becoming malnourished.

• Might eat very little and exercise a lot.

• Could sometimes eat too much in a short time (binge eating).

• Have a strong fear of gaining weight, even if they're already very thin.

Sometimes, they might experience a type of anorexia where they lose a lot of weight and have other symptoms, but they're not technically underweight.

Anorexia nervosa can happen to anyone, no matter their age or gender, even kids. It usually starts during the teenage years.

Jobs or activities that focus a lot on having a specific body shape or size have a higher chance of causing eating disorders (like elite sports or modeling).

Noticing the signs early and getting help can make anorexia nervosa less severe and help you recover faster. It's possible to get better with the right support, even if you've had this problem for a long time.

Content source courtesy: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/anorexia-nervosa