Anorexia Nervosa In Men – The Silent Victims

Usually anorexia is more commonly diagnose in women, although there are many men that also have anorexia and eating disorders. The problem for men is that they dont want to look for help or tell anybody about their eating disorders because they dont want to be embarrassed or feel shame of having a disorder that is more common is women.

10% of the people with eating disorders are men and the statistics might be even higher, most of the support groups are full of women, so men tend to avoid getting help, they dont want to be judged or receive critics by people they know.

Men that practice sports that require low weight and a perfect body are at more risk of anorexia and eating disorders. They feel that they will be seen as gays or seen as weak for having anorexia. However, eating disorders are a problem that can affect anyone especially people that get obsessive with their body and are constantly evaluated by others.

If you have an eating disorder and you are man, you should find help from people around you, but also professional help. If you feel uncomfortable going to support groups with other women then find an expert to help you personally. If you do a search on the internet, im sure you will find other men like you with the same problems.

Eating disorders are an emotional problem that require proper treatment. Talk to your family, accept your problem and follow a careful treatment, where you will progress little by little, you wont be suggested to eat a lot the same day, you have to adapt your body to nutrient food gradually.

Some of the common symptoms of men or women with anorexia are excessive exercising, use of laxants, vomiting, secrecy, throwing food, depression, isolation and more. You need to find support, start with your family, the sooner you seek help the easier it will be to overcome it.

By: Ray Andrew

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