Recent questions tagged anorexia

Description : I'm terrified of attending an aerobics class. It sounds stupid I know but I need help. What advice do you have?

Last Answer : Hi and welcome to Fluther. You don't have to go to a class to exercise. You can do it at home. You can start by walking and increase your speed and distance weekly. You can get aerobic DVD's and do ... depression. I don't know if you see a doctor for that, but if not, maybe you should. Good luck!

Description : Eating Problems?

Last Answer : Get him to a doctor! Yes this could be symptoms of something deeper like depression or possibly some physical ailment.

Description : Calling all jellies: Can you help me mount a debate against anorexia in the fashion industry?

Last Answer : The only argument, aside from the unrealistic body models is the simple, indisputable fact, that extremely low body weight is unhealthy and can lead to death from cardiac arrest as the heart muscle is ... is a dis-ease of the mind and psyche and starvation is the manifestation of the unwell mind.

Description : I heard that more people die of anorexia than cancer...did I hear wrong?

Last Answer : answer:I can't see how that could possibly be true. Here are the leading causes of death in the US (2009): Heart disease: 599,413 Cancer: 567,628 Chronic lower respiratory diseases: 137, ... : 53,692 Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis: 48,935 Intentional self-harm (suicide): 36,909

Description : Is Hollywood or the media responsible for the increasing number of anorexics?

Last Answer : In the end, someone who has an eating disorder is responsible for themselves. Blaming it on anything else only derails their recovery. They should take responsibility for their own actions.

Description : How much weight do anorexics lose?

Last Answer : Have a look around the web for Pro Anorexia websites (also known as pro-ana). I am aware there’s a pro-ana community on livejournal that may be of some use to you. I hope you get the info you need…

Description : How to Treat Anorexia

Last Answer : How to Treat Anorexia Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder that commonly affects teenage girls. They have an altered body perception, obsession with food and compulsion to lose weight. Identifying the ... a family member suffering from this disorder, give her all the support and love she needs.