There are a number of signs of Anorexia. Knowing these anorexia 10 signs could save a life, because prompt treatment for the disorder is necessary to prevent severe and sometimes fatal complication of the disease. If you have any of these symptoms of anorexia, you may need professional help. See your doctor or a counselor for treatment recommendations. If you see these signs in someone you care about, encourage them to get treatment. You might also show them this article.
Anorexia 10 signs
There are numerous signs of anorexia, but these 10 are the one you should watch for first.
Sudden and severe weight loss. This is the first symptom most people think of when they hear the word anorexia, but really it just one of many signs of anorexia.
Obsessing about food, weight, and/or appearance. People with anorexia can often tell you just how many calories and fat grams are in a wide number of foods. They may weigh themselves several times a day. They often believe they are fat, even when they are severely underweight.
Preoccupation with food:- in addition to knowing the number of calories in different foods, anorexic people may cook for others, collect recipes, and so on. They just won’t eat themselves. Many of the anorexia 10 signs have to do with the preoccupation with food.
Withdrawal from social situations, especially those involving food:- People with anorexia often avoid eating in public. They also want to avoid situations in which others might express concern about their eating habits or their weight.
Lying about their weight and how much food they eat:- People with anorexia may pretend to eat in order to avoid confrontations about their condition. They may also insist that they are not hungry, even when it’s been a long time since their last meal.
Strange eating habits, such as cutting food a certain way or only eating one food:- Anorexic people may experience severe anxiety if their rituals are interrupted or questioned.
Health problems:- People With anorexia in are subject to a large number of health problems including weakness, dizziness, and lethargy. These problems are likely due in part to low blood pressure. Another sign you might notice is lack or menstruation. There are many other health problems anorexia people can suffer, but many are not noticeable unless they visit a physician. These can be quite serious problems, though like osteoporosis (bone loss), liver disease, kidney disease, and a weakened heart muscle that can lead to cardiac arrest. Health problems are one of the more serious signs of anorexia.
Abusing diet pills and/or laxatives: – In order to help them lose weight faster, many anorexic people turn to pills. Diet pills, of course, suppress the appetite. Laxatives cause food to move through the system faster, and so fewer calories are absorbed.
Vomiting after eating: – This is actually a sign of bulimia, which is another form of eating disorder, but it often goes along with anorexia. Because of that, it is included in their list of anorexia 10 signs.
Exercising excessively: – Many people with anorexia will exercise excessively in order to help them lose more weight. As they become sicker from the disease. However, their ability to exercise decreases. They simply don’t have the energy to do it anymore.
As we mentioned earlier, if you notice any of these signs of anorexia in yourself, you should seek professional help. Your doctor should be able to refer you to a counselor or treatment center where you can get the help you need. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
If you notice any of these anorexia 10 signs in someone you know, encourage them to gel help. You can help find a counselor or treatment center that specializes in eating disorders.
HELP FOR ANOREXIA
In severe cases, a brief hospitalization period may he necessary where health practitioners will monitor vital signs, hydration levels and food consumption. In milder cases, the patient may be allowed to stay at home, with regular visits and health checks. A treatment plan is often drawn up that follows medical progress, and implements dietary changes and psychological therapy. Your medical team may consist of psychologists or
counselors, medical doctors and a nutritionist or dietician.
Psychotherapy
Individual, family or group therapy will be very beneficial in dealing with Anorexia. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps the individual address the negative ideas surrounding food and weight-gain. While family therapy may help the entire family deal with underlying conflicts and provide coping techniques for the family as a whole. Support groups are often a source of support for the individual struggling with anorexia as people share their success stories and their goals.
Drug Treatments
There are no drug treatments available to ‘cure’ Anorexia, although certain drugs may be prescribed to assist other accompanying disorders such us depression or anxiety. It is strongly advised that you research any prescription medication and their side-effects before agreeing to drug therapy.
Natural Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies
Certain natural remedies may he able to assist with some of the symptoms of anxiety and depression associated with Anorexia without the negative side effects of prescription medications, but with all the benefits.
Herbal formulas that are frequently used for anorexia are Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm), Lavender and Passiflora Incarnata to soothe the mind and calm the nerves. Some herbal remedies (e.g. Hypericum perforatum or St John’s Wort) have been very successfully in balancing mood, improving self esteem and stabilizing thoughts thereby providing a sound platform for recovery. Mind Soothe supports a healthy motivated attitude, facilitates a reasonable attitude and lessens the burden on pressured minds.
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Finally, although anorexia is not a much talk about issue in Nigeria and Africa, there is need for us to have knowledge about anorexia. Information is key and no knowledge is a waste. See you at the next edition. ###
Angela Inyena Anietie
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