Dealing with gender identity issues in adolescense

Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia Nervosa, also known as anorexia, it is types of eating disorder the goes beyond dieting. Many people that suffer this disorder get so much fear of gaining weight that they often starve themselves. Anorexia is a physical and Psychological disorder as well. People suffering anorexia are typically described as “walking skeletons” because of the lack of flesh on their bodies that make their bones visible. Anorexics are very often characterized as very stubborn or prideful people because they refuse to eat even when they know they need to. Anorexia is a Greek word meaning “loss of appetite” which is what happens to many people with the fear of gaining weight. Many anorexics have distorted body image and see themselves as very fat, even when they are 15% percent of their normal weight, according to age, body type and height. Anorexics often keep track of their calories intake and if they surpassed that quota, which they have already settled, they may get overwhelmed and frustrated. As result an anorexic restrict him or her amount of calories for several days or they over exercise.
What causes anorexia? There is not a specific cause for anorexia, but there are a few factors that are believed to increase this eating disorder. Studies suggest that a genetic component can be one of the leading causes for anorexia. In other words, anorexia can be inherited from parents to children. Feeding problem during childhood, a general history of under eating and maternal depressive symptoms tend to be risk factors for developing anorexia. An example is a child that is not taught of good eating habits and is left to eat whatever he pleases. Another factor is self-stem problems. People that have a lack of insecurity look for acceptance from other people. This factor can lead to the desire of being thin, which is the best known stereotype and the most high leading factor for anorexia. People with the desire of being thin can choose many ways to achieve