2006-11-21 07:23:04 · 5 answers · asked by crystal g 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Many different reasons, too many to list here. It is important to realize that it most commonly affects people from a higher socio economic status. If you or anyone you know have it, encourage them to get help fast. It can kill you.
Please refer to this website for additional info.
http://www.webmd.com/hw/mental_health/hw46499.asp
good luck
2006-11-21 07:28:15 · answer #1 · answered by cutegirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a mental disease, with an obsession to be thin to the point of willing to cause irreversible health problems and death
there are a lot of websites if you search it
2006-11-21 15:26:39 · answer #2 · answered by Abby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually caused when the person feels out of control. It's like the one thing you can control is whether to eat or not.
2006-11-21 15:26:56 · answer #3 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
impressionable youths buying what madison avenue has to sell : thin is in and fat aint where it is at. If you are succumbing to same might i suggest you get help? and have confidence that what matters is in your heart and soul, not the mirror. never has been what is in the mirror except for those that are shallow of heart. Love yourself!
2006-11-21 15:35:43 · answer #4 · answered by carol h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here you go:
http://familydoctor.org/063.xml
2006-11-21 15:28:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋