Its the male version of anorexia. My brother said he was a manorexict but on my opinon,I think thats for the girls.Any thoughts?
2006-08-09 20:32:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Men can have Anorexia but it's not renamed for them
2006-08-09 20:36:42 · answer #1 · answered by Signilda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol, of course there is such thing as Manorexia! Anorexia is not limited to only the female race. I am not sure if it is still on the stands, but there was a special edition of Time magazine and it told stories about 2 boys that have anorexia. Take care of your brother, okay? =)
2006-08-09 20:40:51 · answer #2 · answered by Dolly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Anorexia is a co-ed term. Men AND women can have anorexia. He should really get help before it becomes serious and life threatening.
For guys, anorexia usually occures because they feel its' a quicker way to gain muscle strength (perhaps even abs?). But that doens't work. Talk to your brother and ask why he does so. Watch his diet. Too little food will cause malnutrition, and his body will start to weaken and lose function.
2006-08-09 20:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of "Manorexia." It is a real condition that affects some males. I think the reasons it affects males are different from why it affects females, but the end results are the same - self-starvation. I saw a documentary on this once and one male with anorexia became anorexic simply because he didn't like his body.
2006-08-09 20:38:01 · answer #4 · answered by ♪ ♥ ♪ ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What! Is your brother gay or something or feminine? Because your opinion is totally true,anorexia is totally for women. Man, so many sissy's out there! I feel bad for the women who can't find a real man and not a punk. By the year 2012 there will be something going on and a lot of straight women will go for women.
2006-08-09 20:38:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It has been made up to describe men with anorexia. It's not a real word, but people do use it. You are correct, your brother is wrong.
2006-08-09 20:39:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think it's just called anorexia and "Manorexia" is just slang....but yeah, there have been guys with the problem, but its way more likely with girls/women
PS. it's a serious problem, so you should keep an eye on your bro
2006-08-09 20:37:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Guys can suffer from eating disorders just like girls. It is less common, but also less reported, so its hard to tell the real statistics.
2006-08-10 06:07:36 · answer #8 · answered by Mary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He made up the word, but yes, guys can be anorexic too.
2006-08-09 20:36:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=manorexia
2006-08-09 20:40:26 · answer #10 · answered by lost_carolina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋