What do you believe is the cause of your anorexia?

Answer 1

Low self esteem. It bothers me when I hear my daughters friends' parents putting so much effort into keeping their kids from being "chubby." Of course we don't want our kids unhealthy, but you walk a fine line between teaching them to eat right, and teaching them to obsess about their weight. Too much stress is put on little girls at too early an age anymore to look good and not enough stress is put on kids these days to love themselves.

Answer 2

Well, luckily there is no such thing as MY anorexia, but I guess there are very many possible reasons.

However, I believe all patients suffering from anorexia nervosa also suffer some kind of social lack. They feel they have to fit a certain standard in order to be accepted and respected... and LOVED. Basically they see their own image as an obstacle. They think their excess of weight makes them ugly, undesirable... and later on even disgusting. In a way, they blame themselves for other people-s lack of common sense and feelings. I should say the only problem is their low self-esteem (which in fact decreases gradually).

I believe the only possible treatment is seeing a doctor specialized in that, and working on self-image and self-esteem with a professional (a psychologist or psychiatrist). Sometimes people just pay attention to the symptoms, weight loss mainly. But if the patient fails to SEE how much she is worth, focusing on weight loss would not be useful in the long term.

Answer 3

I am no expert, but I truly believe that people who choose not to eat are trying to lose weight to try to live up to the "Model Type" of person that is often shown on television or movies. What they do not realize is that by not eating properly, or not eating at all, their bodies need nutrition, and the body takes it from their other organs in their body to survive. By the way, I wish that some people knew the difference between anorexia and bulimia, don't you? I hope that my answer has helped you, and I hope that you are not the one suffering from this condition.

Answer 4

Stress. I feel that I would look better if I lost weight, though. And I can control my food intake a hell of a lot better than those jealous fatties who are giving dumb answers like "hollywood" or "wanting to starve themselves." That is just ignorance. They will never fit into the jeans I will fit into. They can't do what I do b/c they love food and themselves too much. I am tough and can withstand pain and suffering. No, I don't want to suffer and be sick and dizzy all the time. But it can't be helped. I deserve it.

Answer 5

Hollywood

Answer 6

I'm not anorexic but I tend to agree with the experts in my thinking that it stems from demands from society and families. It is a destructive cycle that begins with the pressure to be thin and attractive. And also stems from poor self image.

Answer 7

I believe it was garden variety depression from a betrayal of a lover that meant so much to me.Have a nice day.

Answer 8

for me it was seeing my b/f's ex g/f and seeing how much skinnier she was than me. And of course I got anorexia and got skinnier than her and got all the health problems too. But I am so glad I recovered.

Answer 9

It is a common side effect of my depression medication

Alot of anorexics come from perfectionist home lives, like mine

Answer 10

Funny -- I read answers and no one read your question correctly. They are talking about OTHER people and you said "your anorexia" --- well.......I don't have it. Plus someone said throwing up and that is bulemia (sp?)