eting greatly reduces female hormone levels, disrupting the menstrual cycle, and therefore can cause problems with reproduction. Anorexia Nervosa occurs much more frequently in females than in males. The statistics show that 90% of all anorexics are females. Most often anorexia develops during adolescence or young adulthood, although there is some evidence that it may occur at a later age. Recent estimates suggest that one out of every two hundred and fifty teenage girls will develop anorexia. There are no know reasons for either anorexia or bulimia, but for anorexia some people believe that its the fear or growing up that could be a possibility for it. Another reason could be a rebellion against parents who set standards that are to high, consequently pressure mounts on the child and anorexia may start.. Another reason maybe that, in our culture “thin is in” and dieting is normal behavior. All experts believe that food is not the central problem. Although its focus is on food, anorexia is an illness of the mind. Often it begins with a relatively normal desire to lose a few pounds, then it becomes an addiction to be thin or to lose weight. Treating anorexia nervosa is a combination between psychological treatment and medical consultations into one coherent whole. Psychological treatment (psychotherapy) may include either individual or family therapy, but it helps if the family is involved because of the support for the person. Like Bulimia, it takes baby steps to beat this problem too, and you cant just rush right into it and expect to get rid of it. Anorexia can be very devastating to a persons health physically and mentally.Women and men need to develop personal skills that will help them feel good about themselves without placing an emphasis on physical appearance. No one should rely on dieting, excersize, and dressing to determine one’s self worth. ...
