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Anorexia nervosa, often referred to just as anorexia, is an eating disorder classified as a psychological, social, and biological disease. Anorexia is frequently characterized by low body weight, food restriction, a distorted perception of weight, and an extreme fear of gaining weight; however, many who are anorexic may not appear to be overly skinny. Symptoms of anorexia include frequent weighing, excessive exercise and/or portion control, abuse of laxatives, and denial. And while anorexia is frequently discussed as a “women’s issue,” it affects all genders. Anorexia can have serious physical consequences and typically requires medical and psychological treatment.

If you or someone you know is in immediate need of support, please seek professional help. If you are in crisis, here are some immediate free resources.

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Thinner: The Male Battle with Anorexia

Dr. Holbrook, a psychiatrist and the director of the eating-disorders program at Rogers Memorial Hospital in Oconomowoc, Wis., is not most people's idea of a recovering anorexic.

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Anorexia: A Boy in a Girl's World - BBC Newsbeat

Charles is 17. He has anorexia. He’s been going to an eating disorders unit at a hospital in London for the past year and a half. But in just a few months’ time, he’ll turn 18 and will have to leave for good.

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The Anorexia Recovery Skills Workbook

If you have anorexia, it can be difficult to see yourself clearly, even after treatment. That’s why it’s so important for you to have resources available to prevent relapse.

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Battling Chronic Anorexia for Over a Decade (But Still Fighting for Recovery)

Rachel has battled chronic anorexia since the age of eight and has nearly lost her life several times. There are still struggles, but Rachel now understands there’s also hope. She envisions a future where she is healthy with a career and family of her own.

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After Anorexia: Life's Too Short to Weigh Your Cornflakes | Catherine Pawley | TEDxLeamingtonSpa

Diagnosed with anorexia nervosa in early 2012 Catherine battled the illness throughout her ‘A’ levels and the first year of her degree which resulted in her taking two gap years to get specialist treatment as an inpatient Eating Disorders Unit.

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Living with Anorexia

Anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any mental illness and most treatments don't work. Dominique has lived with severe anorexia since she was 9. Now a psychology student, she has a unique insight into her illness. She’s determined to survive and to help others to overcome this condition.

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Anorexia and Bulimia – How Friends and Family Can Help

When you realize that someone you love may be struggling with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, naturally you want to know more about it. And because you care, you also want to understand what they are experiencing so that you can be as supportive as you can throughout their recovery.

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An Anorexic Mom Shares Her Update | Where Are They Now | Oprah Winfrey Network

In 2006, Oprah Show viewers met Leigh Key, a 38-year-old mother of two who, at 5-foot-6, weighed just 82 pounds. Suffering from anorexia, Leigh spoke with Oprah about her eating disorder and its effect on her children, which Oprah called "one of the saddest things I've ever heard.

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My Kid Is Back: Empowering Parents to Beat Anorexia Nervosa

My Kid Is Back explains how family-based treatment can greatly reduce the severity of anorexia nervosa in children and adolescents, allowing the sufferer to return to normal eating patterns, and their families to return to normal family life.

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What Is Anorexia Athletica?

You may have heard of an eating disorder called anorexia nervosa. People with anorexia nervosa drastically restrict the amount of food they eat. They have a distorted view of their body and an intense fear of weight gain. Over time, this behavior can lead to serious complications.

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