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Medical Video: My Eating Disorder.
One of the most detectable symptoms of anorexia nervosa is when someone is afraid of being overweight to the point of not wanting to eat or just eating in very little portions that endanger health. This disease is common in young women who are obsessed with ideal body weight to exceed normal limits.
What is anorexia nervosa?
Anorexia nervosa is a disorder that involves an unhealthy diet, in which a person has extreme fear of overweight. They usually experience an average body weight well above normal weight. Signs of this disorder also include thoughts that assume that a fat body is considered to have a negative image, and likes to count calories for each meal.
The cause of anorexia nervosa is not yet fully understood. It is estimated that this disorder is caused by the influence of physical references, emotional problems, and even social pressure in society (such as low self-confidence and demands for perfectionism). In addition, derivative genes and hormones can also affect a person affected by anorexia.
For some teenagers who have anorexia nervosa, perhaps this disorder is one result of overcoming stress and challenges in adolescence. Examples of such factors are family divorce, death of loved ones, even bully in the real world or on social media.
How to prevent anorexia nervosa?
Actually there is no guarantee and effective way to prevent anorexia nervosa disorders. Expert doctors (pediatricians, family doctors, psychiatric doctors and internists) may be experts to identify symptoms or early signs of anorexia and can prevent this disorder from getting worse. For example, doctors can ask questions about eating habits and satisfaction with appearance in a consultation with a patient.
If you notice that a family member or friend has low self-esteem, extreme dietary habits and is not satisfied with his appearance, you may approach to talk about the problem.
If you yourself realize that in fact you have some signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa disorders, you can follow these steps:
- First, you should be able to admit that you have a problem with an unhealthy diet. The first step in restoring this anorexia, only requires an awareness of the physical and emotional feelings and discomfort felt.
- Talk about your anxiety and feelings. It's actually difficult, but you have to. You may feel shy, indecisive, or afraid. But it's important to understand that you are not alone. Find a good listener or someone who will support you as you try to be better.
- Stay away from people, places, and activities that trigger your obsession to be thin. You might need to avoid looking at fashion magazines, stalking selebgram or someone you think is perfect. Meanwhile, pull away a little with friends or groups who continue to discuss diet. That can cause chaos in your intention to recover.
- Seek help and support from experts or trained professional doctors who can help you regain your health, learn to eat normally again, and develop a healthy attitude about your food and body.
- Try to start taking care and therapy sessions by a psychologist. Be determined and never deviate from the right diet every day, even if you feel uncomfortable.
- Ask your doctor for advice about vitamin and mineral supplements that are suitable for your body condition. If you experience a poor diet, chances are that your body is not getting the essential nutrients needed.
- Don't close yourself from caring family members and friends who want to help you get well again. Understand that they have good intentions for your own sake.
