Anorexia nervosa, commonly referred to simply as anorexia, is one type of eating disorder. More importantly, it is also a psychological disorder. Anorexia is a condition that goes beyond out-of-control dieting.
A person with anorexia initially begins dieting to lose weight. Over time, the weight loss becomes a sign of mastery and control. The drive to become thinner is actually secondary to concerns about control and/or fears relating to one's body.
The individual continues the endless cycle of restrictive eating often to a point close to starvation in order to feel a sense of control over the body.
This cycle becomes an obsession and is similar to any type of drug or substance addiction.
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