What is an anorexic person?

Answer 1

There are quite a few signs...Rapid weight loss, irritability, low self esteem. Most anorexics or bulimics are also diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, so this person may also be very "anal" about their living environment. They NEVER eat in front of anyone, usually they will become defensive if you ask them if they have eaten yet. Depending on how long this person has been anorexic, you may notice things like their gum lines deteriorating, bad breath or sores in the mouth and throat. Diagnostic criteria for 301.7 Anorexia Nervosa

A. Refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height (e.g., weight loss leading to maintenance of body weight less than 85% of that expected; or failure to make expected weight gain during period of growth, leading to body weight less than 85% of that expected).

B. Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight.

C. Disturbance in the way in which one's body weight or shape is experienced, undue influence of body weight or shape on self-evaluation, or denial of the seriousness of the current low body weight.

D. In postmenarcheal females, amenorrhea, i.e., the absence of at least three consecutive menstrual cycles. (A woman is considered to have amenorrhea if her periods occur only following hormone, e.g., estrogen, administration.)

Specify type:

* Restricting Type: during the current episode of Anorexia Nervosa, the person has not regularly engaged in binge-eating or purging behavior (i.e., self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas) * Binge-Eating/Purging Type: during the current episode of Anorexia Nervosa, the person has regularly engaged in binge-eating or purging behavior (i.e., self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas)

Answer 2

you cant because people with an eating disorder normally get it because they're ashamed of how they look or may have some other problem like depression or going through a hard time in their life. people are normally really mean to people with an eating disorder and they shouldn't be because its not their fault its a disease they cant help it. i had chronic headaches, depression and anorexia all at the same time and every day was so painful and i don't want anyone to go through that so if you think you have an eating disorder or one of you re friends please get help.

Answer 3

It is someone who suffers from the dangerous, potentially fatal, eating disorder of anorexia, where one strictly limits what the eat and drink and excessively works out and exercises.

Answer 4

Incorrectly perceived as overweight