Anorexia is an eating disorder, but the name can be misleading. Anorexia is an avenue of coping with emotional struggles that manifests itself in an unhealthy relationship with food. People suffering from Anorexia experience a strong fear of weight gain which leads to eating patterns that cause a decrease in body weight. Anorexia is often thought of as a "women's disease" and this is true in that the majority of people who are anorexic are women, however 10% of people with anorexia are men and this stigma of having a "women's disease" is a factor that keeps many of them from seeking treatment. Common treatment options for those who choose to pursue them include a combination of psychotherapy and consultations with mental health professionals and dietitians.
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