Question 1

whats the proper term? anorectic or anorexic?

Accepted Answer

Depends on meaning: Anorectic refers to a lack of appetite or interest in food; anorexic refers to someone with anorexia.  So, there are many possible reasons to be anorectic, being anorexic being only one of them.

Question 2

how can i support my anorexic friend(s)?

Accepted Answer

Go w them for help: Encourage them to seek help; go w them if necessary.  
Encourage contact w dietician to establish healthy eating.

Question 3

how many people are diagonosed with anorexia nervosa in the u.s. annually?

Accepted Answer

Fairly rare: Anorexia is highly age- and gender-dependent, with by far the greatest incidence in teenage girls.  Overall, the yearly incidence has been estimated at about 20/100, 000/year in females and 2/ 100, 000/year in males. But, in female teenagers aged 13 to 19 years, the incidence was over 50 cases/100, 000/ year.

Question 4

who can become anorexic?

Accepted Answer

Essentially Anyone: The mayo clinic has identified certain factors which increase the risk of anorexia:
being female.
A young age.
Genetics.
Family history - having a first degree relative with anorexia.
Weight changes.
Transitions such as a new school, home or job.
Sports, work and artistic activities such as ballet, or gymnastics.
Media and society - unrealistic social values displayed in fashion.

Question 5

how do you feed an anorectic?

Accepted Answer

Very difficult: Anorexia nervosa is a serious and potentially lethal disease. In my opinion it is a biochemical disorder, not "psychological". The urgent need is for vitamin therapy given intravenously. Find a physician registered with the american college for the advancement of medicine website and look for a physican in your geographical area.

Question 6

how can you stop anorexic behavior?

Accepted Answer

See a specialist: There are a lot of specialists in anorexia.  They can work with you from a variety of perspectives like behavior therapy and/or cognitive therapy.  Reading is also valuable.  There are great books out there on anorexia and learning to manage the disorder and behavior, like  decoding anorexia: how breakthroughs in science offer hope for eating disorders.

Question 7

what kind of diet can help an anorexic?

Accepted Answer

Protein: Regular diet slowly increasing calorie intake.

Question 8

will someone be anorexic but not think they're fat?

Accepted Answer

I haven't yet worked: With an actively anorexic patient who was satisfied with her/his body. I have worked with individuals who have come to love and accept their bodies after a lot of hard of emotional work.

Question 9

anorexic and want to recover. what do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Specialist: Recommend that you work with an eating disorder specialist. If you can go to a eating disorder speciality clinic that would be even better. Many clinics have excellent providers who aren't experienced in working with eating disorders. Be open to inpatient  treatment if it is recommended.

Question 10

what's the difference between a wrestler and an anorexic?

Accepted Answer

Perception: While a wrestler could be anorexic, generally a wrestler may try and achieve a lower body weight in order to compete in a particular weight class. Although they may be underweight they would have an accurate perception of their body image (hopefully). An anorexic still sees themself as either too heavy or at an acceptable body weight/shape despite being 15% or more underweight-also fear weightgain.

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