Anorexia Nervosa Symptoms
Written on Monday, October 11, 2010 5:26 PM
Anorexia Nervosa Symptoms:
- Decreased Libido.
- Thinning Of The Hair
- Constantly Feeling "Cold"
- Pallid Complexion And Sunken Eyes
- Constipation
- Dry Skin
- Poor Circulation, Resulting In Common Attacks Of 'Pins And Needles' And Purple Extremities
- Headaches
- Brittle Fingernails
- Bruising Easily
- Distorted Body Image
- Poor Insight
- Self-Evaluation Largely, Or Even Exclusively, In Terms Of Their Shape And Weight
- Pre-Occupation Or Obsessive Thoughts About Food And Weight
- Perfectionism
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Belief That Control Over Food/Body Is Synonymous With Being In Control Of One's Life
- Refusal To Accept That One's Weight Is Dangerously Low Even When It Could Be Life Threatening
- Low Self-Esteem
- Intense Fear About Becoming Overweight
- Clinical Depression Or Chronically Low Mood
- Withdrawal From Previous Friendships And Other Peer-Relationships
- Deterioration In Relationships With The Family
- Denial Of Basic Needs, Such As Food And Sleep
- Excessive Exercise, Food Restriction
- Secretive About Eating Or Exercise Behaviour
- Fainting
- Self-Harm
- Very Sensitive To References About Body Weight
- Aggressive When Forced To Eat "Forbidden" Foods
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Labels: Anorexia Nervosa