Physical effects of anorexia
In addition to the wide-ranging physical effects of anorexia that are noted in the diagram above, the following can occur:
- Hair loss
- Lowered resistance to illness
- Hypersensitivity to heat
- Less need for sleep than normal eaters
- Severe dehydration, which can result in kidney failure
- Fatigue and overall weakness
In severe cases: heart trouble, low blood pressure, low heart rate, low body temperature, poor circulation, anemia, stunted growth, and even death
Chantelle
Now that i've overcome anorexia there's no way i ever want to go back there. I remember all that was important for me was being thin and that I'd be able to see my protruding bones in the mirror...
Malcolm
Most children are either fat or thin. I was the former. This wasn't a problem until I started to realize that it was more acceptable to be thin. This realization made me want...
Emma
I began my recovery journey from anorexia when I was 16 years old. It was a gradual process and a hard one, but once I truly felt that I wanted to get better and be healthy and happy, the steps moved quicker...