1. Eating Disorders
They are Anorexia Nervosa (anorexia) and Bulimia Nervosa (bulimia). Anorexia nervosa means "loss of appetite for nervous reasons." The term, bulimia nervosa, means literally "the hunger of an ox." ... Individuals plagued by anorexia are usually persistent in their pursuit for thinness. ... Low self esteem, extreme self-criticism, and depression may also contribute to the risk for developing anorexia. ...
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