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Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by self starvation, restriction of food intake, or calories, and sometimes excessive weight loss. It is a complex psychological disorder that goes well beyond out-of-control dieting. Often there is an extreme concern with body weight, shape and size. The person with anorexia may initially begin dieting to lose weight. Over time, the weight loss becomes an illusion of mastery and control. It can become an obsession that is similar to drug addiction. The anorexic loses perspective on their appearance. They often don't see the same person in the mirror that others see. No amount of dieting or starvation can satisfy their desire to be thin.

Of all psychological disorders, anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate. Many of the individual symptoms of anorexia can have life threatening consequences.

Early intervention is essential to overcome this eating disorder and to help reduce any permanent physical or emotional consequences.

If you or someone you care about possibly has an eating disorder get better informed by taking the Eating Disorder Self TEST on this web site.

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