Psychological Effects - Anorexia
- 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
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