Although there are different definitions of anorexia nervosa, most agree that the central characteristic is that of starvation. A person who is anorexic is obsessed with being slim, terrified of becoming fat, and preoccupied with denying themselves food. Even while starving themselves, they cannot stop thinking of food. Another common feature is massive weight loss, which is usually accompanied by amenorrhoea (this means that monthly periods stop).
It is very common for women with anorexia to have a distorted view of their bodies. The majority of those who become anorexic were never overweight to start with. They, however, see themselves as fat, regardless of how thin they become. Obsessive exercising is also common.
Anorexia nervosa is most common among young women, particularly adolescents, but it does occur among older women and men. About 10% of sufferers starve themselves to death. Those who recover from the disorder may experience ling-term side effects, such as infertility.
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