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Psychological Effects - Anorexia

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  • Distorted body image
  • Self-evaluation based largely or entirely in terms of weight and appearance
  • Pre-occupation or obsessive thoughts about food and weight
  • Refusal to accept that one’s weight is dangerously low despite warnings from family, friends and/or health professionals
  • Low self esteem
  • Mood swings
  • Clinical depression
  • Withdrawal from interpersonal relationships in favour of social isolation

 

Last revision date: Monday, 06 February 2012 10:18

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