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What causes anorexia nervosa? When should I see my doctor? How is anorexia nervosa diagnosed? How is anorexia nervosa treated? Complications of anorexia nervosa Resources and support Related information on Australian websites What is anorexia nervosa? Anorexia falls into 2 general types: 1. Restricting type People with this type of anorexia nervosa place severe restrictions on the quantity and type of food they consume.
These behaviours may be accompanied by excessive exercise. The causes of anorexia nervosa are not fully understood. The causes that may contribute to a person developing anorexia nervosa include: Psychological factors , such as a high level of perfectionism or obsessive-compulsive personality traits, feeling limited control in life and low self-esteem , a tendency towards depression and anxiety and a poor reaction to stress.
Complications of anorexia nervosa When people with anorexia nervosa enter a state of starvation, their brain stops functioning properly. Anorexia nervosa can also cause physical complications including: malnutrition an irregular heartbeat or other heart problems osteoporosis and bone problems that can increase the risk of broken bones pneumonia Unfortunately, around 1 in 5 people eventually die of the consequences of anorexia nervosa, and one in 5 will attempt suicide.
Resources and support Butterfly Foundation — call 33 National Eating Disorders Collaboration Eating Disorders Victoria for people in Victoria with eating disorders — call Back To Top. It is important to understand that you are not to blame for developing anorexia nervosa and you should focus on seeking treatment rather than self-blame.
The cause of anorexia nervosa is rarely about food or weight but rather about unresolved negative emotions and past traumas that result from the complex intertwining relationships between social, biological, and psychological factors, which can be rooted deep within the individual since early childhood.
Anorexia nervosa results from severe maladaptive behaviors triggered by trauma, anxiety, fear, low self-esteem, and difficulty resolving conflicts. It is not due to a failure of behavior or will, nor is it easily controlled. Trauma comes in all forms, from sexual abuse physical assault, or severe discipline in childhood, to witnessing a violent attack, natural disasters, or war.
Trauma can result from emotional, physical, and verbal battle wounds. Maybe you were continuously disciplined in a harsh manner as a child or you were in an abusive romantic relationship. You may also be offered another type of talking therapy, such as CBT or adolescent-focused psychotherapy.
Long-term anorexia can lead to severe health problems associated with not getting the right nutrients malnutrition. But these will usually start to improve once your eating habits return to normal. Anorexia can also put your life at risk. It's one of the leading causes of deaths related to mental health problems. Deaths from anorexia may be due to physical complications or suicide. We do not know exactly what causes anorexia and other eating disorders.
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