hey i wanna know what comes after anorexia, i had i since april, but ive never been fat, but i did it just to fit in a dress now i cant stop and i eat 7 or 8 times in a week, everythnig light so, im really skinny, not dieying but skinny, but i have like a month without been able to eat, after i eat i have nauseas, or i cant eat cuz just breathing near to food makes me sick, so all day long im hungry and if i eat i feel worst, why is that for, and what will happend to me after this??... btw im almost 16 im not a child-.
2006-12-20 12:42:11 · 35 answers · asked by brit_avyltth 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
http://www.renfrewcenter.com/eating-disorders-anorexia-bulimia/anorexia.asp
Hi there,
if you still haven't done so, go to a doctor!
One important thing is you realize,or at least partially realize, how serious this is, and what the effect will be if not treated properly and instantaneously!
Don't seek to " grow up " too fast. We somehow always tend to search for what we don't have and think it's what we want the most, like now you may wanna be taken as a "grown up", and being eager and curious about it, but most grown ups wish they could, at least for one day, be kids again...Enjoy and appreciate what you have before you lose it. From what you've written in your question I tend to think you'll be wise and strong enough to face the anorexia and to beat it down!
2006-12-20 22:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by Stella86 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Complications Anorexia typically has numerous complications. At its most severe, it can be fatal. Anorexia has one of the higher deaths rates among all mental illnesses, hovering around 5 percent but perhaps even higher than that. Death may occur suddenly — even when someone is not severely underweight. This may result from abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) or electrolyte imbalances. In fact, it was the anorexia-related death of singer Karen Carpenter in 1983 that catapulted the disease into the public arena. Other serious or life-threatening complications commonly include: * Anemia * Heart problems, such as mitral valve prolapse, abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure * Bone loss, increasing risk of fractures later in life * Lung problems resembling emphysema * In females, absence of a period * In males, decreased testosterone * Gastrointestinal problems, such as constipation, bloating or nausea * Electrolyte abnormalities, such as low blood potassium, sodium and chloride * Kidney problems If a person with anorexia becomes severely malnourished, every organ in the body can sustain damage, including the brain, heart and kidneys. This damage may not be fully reversible, even when the anorexia is under control. In addition to the host of physical complications, people with anorexia also commonly have other mental disorders as well. They may include: * Depression * Anxiety disorders * Personality disorders * Obsessive-compulsive disorders * Drug abuse The co-occurrence of these disorders with anorexia can make the disease more difficult to treat. i dont see why they would not apply to anyone, regarless of starting weight, to develop at least one of the above complications.
2016-05-23 02:44:37 · answer #2 · answered by Rhonda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what comes after anorexia? DEATH eating disorders are an addiction. do you have problems with other things? alcohol, shopping, smoking or drugs? even if you dont, watch out, having an addictive personality does not limit you to one thing.
anyway, not that you want to hear it but you should see a doc, make sure its nothing else. if you dont want to become a slave to this disorder, then, eat, a little at a time. your stomach has shrunk and will get back to normal if you stick with it. eat bland foods and stay away from "no fat" if and stick with low fat and healthy choices. life is about so much more than fitting in a dress, next time, have it "let out". and be happy being you
good luck
2006-12-20 12:52:14 · answer #3 · answered by vickybegood 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically, your body starts to lose it's ability to function because you're not eating. You're going to be cold all the time because you don't have enough fatty tissues to protect your body. Because of that you're going to start growing a peach fuzz (light hair) all over your body. Your hair will start to turn brittle and fall out. Your skin will get dry and flaky. Your bones are going to deteriorate and your organs are going to start failing. You may start passing out or feel lethargic all day. Eventually your heart will fail and you'll have a cardiac arrest (stroke) and you'll be admitted to a hospital where you will either live or die.
Get some psychiatric help. Anorexia is not a hobby and it's not a light matter. It's serious and deadly.
2006-12-20 12:46:32 · answer #4 · answered by chiapet159 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What comes after this is really up to you. You can recover, or you can let this rule your life. And it will eventually kill you. Even continuing on will do damage to you body and organs that you might never be able to fix.
Please seek help. This is a serious problem. And although 15 is not a child, it's far from an adult. Understand that you don't know everything, and let other people help you.
2006-12-20 12:47:08 · answer #5 · answered by lizettadf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to see a doctor and a psychologist or psychiatrist, this is serious stuff and you are on a path of true restrictive anorexia nervosa which will kill you in the end, you are 16, not a child, but still growing, you will not reach your full height potential if you do not eat. Tell your parents and go see your doctor, if he or she is useless and does not take you seriously go see another doctor!!
2006-12-20 12:49:15 · answer #6 · answered by Jeanette D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With severe anorexia, the digestive system begins to shut down. Eventually you will not be able to eat anything other than a special formula in order to just stay alive. I strongly suggest you see a doctor to get treated NOW.
2006-12-20 12:46:00 · answer #7 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was anorexic for years and finally pulled out of it when she became a nutrition and health major in college as well as a personal trainer at a fitness club. Its a form of mental illness related to obsessive/compulsive disorder. Find an ex-anorexic to talk to, because anorexics will not listen to anyone else.
2006-12-20 12:54:10 · answer #8 · answered by badabingbob 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DEATH. Nothing comes from depriving your body of the nutrients that it needs. You will be OK for a while and then hair loss will follow, and your straight will diminish, and eventually your organs will shut down and you will die. So if you think that you need to be skinny, and it is worth your life, keep it up.
2006-12-20 12:46:50 · answer #9 · answered by princessaris80 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your anorexia may stay at it's current point. Not dangeorus, but uncomfortable.
It might progress to the point where you run the risk of self-starvation and death. There really isn't anything that comes after anorexia besides more anorexia (bulemia and anorexia can't co-exist for obvious reasons)
2006-12-20 12:45:58 · answer #10 · answered by DonSoze 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋