Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia Nervosa by definition is a psycho physiological disorder usually occurring in young women that is characterized by an abnormal fear of becoming obese, a distorted self-image, a persistent unwillingness to eat, and severe weight loss. It is often accompanied by self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, malnutrition, amenorrhea (Abnormal suppression or absence of menstruation), and other physiological changes. Anorexia Nervosa in real life, however, includes sometimes severe social ramifications. A person may be mocked …

…If the role model is preoccupied with food and dieting the child may follow the same example. Encouraging positive self-esteem in the child will show them that you love them despite their human frailty. If professional help is needed seek it immediately before the problem becomes very serious. It is not wise to suggest, even in a subtle way that they are overweight, the individual my fall into a life of chronic dieting and deprivation.