mercredi 26 janvier 2011

Effects of anorexia

When your body doesn`t get the fuel he needs to function normally, it goes into starvation mode and slows down to conserve energy.


Physical consequences
  • menstruation is missing
  • interfility
  • physical development usually is delayded
  • low blood pressure
  • skin problems (dry, yellowish skin)
  • brittle nails
  • dizziness,fainting and headches
  • constipation and bloating
  • downy-like hair all over the body and face
  • muscle weakness, muscle cramps
  • hair loss and water retention

Psychogical consequences
  • extreme fear of weight gain
  • severe irritability
  • moode swings
  • depression
  • lack of energy and weakness
  • slowed thinking
  • poor memory
  • concentration disturbance
  • social isolation
  • suicidal thoughts

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