Symptoms
What does symptoms mean?
a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease
Fill in the blank:
doctors, therapists, teachers, councillors, _________
social helpers
What is a mental consequence for anorexia?
Depression
what is Anorexia?
Desire to be skinny by refusing to eat
list 2 symptoms of anorexia:
-extreme weight loss
-thin appearance
-dizziness or fainting
-not being able to concentrate
-insomnia
-hair starts to fall out
-dry skin
-flat mood
-skipping meals
What causes anorexia?
-low self esteem
-social factors
-peer pressure
- runs in the family
- bulling
-trouble coping with emotions or expressions
-transitions
What is the closet source for a teenager with anorexia?
-teacher
-councillor
-therapist
What are two physical Consequence for anorexia?
-restrictive eating
-readily loosing weight
-underweight
-thinning hair
What are the two types of Anorexia?
Binge/Purge and restrictive
Name 2 positive ways to deal with anorexia
-staying healthy
-exercising to be fit not skinny
Explain binge/purge type of anorexia?
eating large amount of food then purging it
How would a person recognize a person with a eating disorder (anorexia)?
1. first you would recognize the symptoms
2. talk to them in private and see if they need help or are seeking help
How would a person with anorexia talk to someone about support?
First talk to someone that your comfortable talking to. Then
What is a long term affect for anorexia?
-death
-mental illness
-slow growth
-problems concentrating and making decisions
Explain restrictive type of anorexia
keeping an eye on their diet constantly (quantity and watching out for carbs)
What percent of men suffer from anorexia?
10%
What can anorexia do to your social life?
- losing friends and family
- missing out on school, work and activities
What percent of American women are affected by anorexia?
5-20%