Why is it that anorexia is so hard to accept, people react very differently to other mental illnesses, and doctors don't like to treat . ?

Denial Factor: It is hard to accept as the person who suffers from Anorexia is often in denial.Many Doctors find it hard to treat Anorexia as they do not have enough experience to treat it. It is better treated by a Psychiatrist as it involves behaviour therapy . Goal is to have healthy eating habits and healthy weight. Severe cases need to be hospitalisedto correct biochemical abnormalities& may require specia