'I might adopt because I can't have children, because of all the internal damage I've done to myself with the anorexia. I found out about it a while ago and it is a shame. It's inevitable though, with anorexia.' Nikki Grahame, English actress.
Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder. It is also progressive, meaning that the longer someone has anorexia, the more serious the consequences and the greater the likelihood of long-term damage.
A few of the potential anorexia effects include:
- Loss of approximately 30% or more of body weight leading to emaciation.
- Irregular or complete loss of menstrual period.
- Dry skin.
- Hair loss.
- Growth of fine body hair.
- Heart damage / heart attack
- Bone loss / osteoperosis
- Withdrawal and isolation.
- Death.
Anorexia effects can be divided into two groups – physical and emotional. The physical effects are clear – starving yourself hurts your body. The emotional, or psychological damage is less obvious. Because a person with anorexia often lies or hides the extent of the problem, some of the more serious anorexia effects are isolation, anxiety and depression. People with anorexia nervosa are also at an increased risk of suicide.
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