Anorexia Anorexia nervosa is an illness that usually occurs in teenage girls, but it can also occur in teenage boys, and adult women and men. People with anorexia are obsessed with being thin. They lose a lot of weight and are terrified of gaining weight. They believe they are fat even though they are very thin. Anorexia isn't just a problem with food or weight. It's an attempt to use food and weight to deal …showed first 75 words of 598 total…

…showed last 75 words of 598 total…a minimum of once a week therapy for at least a year. Most patients, unfortunately, leave early due to financial reasons. Therapy is expensive, but if you are exposed to a life-threatening illness that requires extensive treatment, it is worth it. Anorexia is a prevalent eating disorder that has life-threatening consequences. It is a multi-faceted problem that requires interdisciplinary approach. To improve chances of recovery, this problem needs to be diagnosed as soon as possible.