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Anorexia Nervosa - what is it?

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Image Curtesy:  https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQeRNhJhiY2Bhwkn7Q5wzYs9CrXk9MYfZ5_lQ&usqp=CAU Hey readers,  Till now, we have talked about the types of self harm that are... shall we say the most glorified. People talk about them, they know about them and can see the results immediately.  Today, let us touch upon a topic so far not visited by us - Eating disorders , and most particularly, Anorexia.  before we jump into that, let us take a look at what eating disorders are. Eating disorders by definition are characterized by disturbed eating habits which can arise from an obsession with food, with body shape or n number of other factors but find an underlying cause in psychological conditions. They can vary on both sides of the scale - literally!. While some people develop obsessive eating habits at all hours of the day, others can develop an aversion to eating and might try to limit their food intake as much as possible. These are not simple...