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How long would it take for someone with anorexia to gain about 10 lbs in a psychiatric hospital?
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Anorexia: I understand your concern . Feel good about yourself for wanting to gain weight. Set realistic goals. If you are under care of a psychiatrist, understand your feelings and unresolved emotional conflicts; and how they affect your eating behavior, understand your anxiety and depression. Develop coping skills Improve self-image and self-esteem. It is NOT what you eat, it is WHAT is eating you!
Answered 4/6/2015
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