ANOREXIA NERVOSA

Here are some facts:

There are 2 million persons with this eating disorder.
They have an extreme occupation with weight loss.
Their habits resemble an addiction.
They have an intense fear of gaining weight.
They have distorted views on their body image, and overestimate their body fat.
Athletes and Dancers are vulnerable to this disease.
Many have compulsive hygeine behaviors.
Here are some consequences:
1. Anemia
2. Diarrhea
3. Low Body Temperature
4. Fine Body Hair
5. Impaired Immune System
Here are some causes:
1. Society's Pressure
2. Depression
3. Inability to cope
4. Family Dysfunction
NOW HERE ARE THE SCARY FACTS:
1. 5% DIE in treatment, and 1% of these are by suicide.
2. It can lead to death by heart failure or hypoglycemia.
3. The recovery rate is only 50%.
4. 10% of women with anorexia nervoxa are fertile.

Here are some tips when working with an anorexic:

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