The psychologist listed the causes of anorexia

Psychologist Daria Salnikova told us who most often suffers from anorexia and why.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Tuesday, September 16, the psychologist noted that anorexia, like flu or colds, is not treated quickly, so you should not expect instant results. She stressed that recovery requires time, the help of specialists and the support of loved ones.

According to her, the disease is most common in teenage girls from 12 to 18 years old, but recently it has been increasingly manifested in women after maternity leave. The causes can be postpartum depression, refusal to breastfeed and the desire to control weight, which often leads the body to exhaustion. Sleepless nights, lifestyle changes, and environmental changes also play an important role.

Salnikova added that the number of cases of anorexia has increased among people aged 17 to 25, especially among those who are prone to perfectionism. According to her, the desire to bring everything to perfection is transferred to appearance and often leads to serious consequences.

In March Pravda.Ru She wrote that a dog can help in the fight against anorexia. According to her, communication with a pet reduces anxiety and stress, helps patients with anorexia to feel supported and improves their psychological state.

In November, psychiatrist Anna Ivashkevich spoke about the causes of anorexia in adolescents. According to her, it can be low self-esteem, striving for perfection, fear of weight gain. Conflicts in the family can also play a role, especially criticism of the child's appearance from the parents, writes RT.

Earlier, nutritionist Lyudmila Mikityuk said that a constant calorie deficit leads to exhaustion of the body. She stressed that anorexia slows down the vital processes of the body, which is especially dangerous when the level of adipose tissue is low and can lead to death. 360.ru .

Prior to this, NSN, referring to a survey, wrote that about 55% of Russians were dissatisfied with their weight. According to 79% of respondents, in the modern world, women have various eating disorders.

Psychotherapist Victoria Kolesnikova, in an interview with Izvestia, listed the first signs of anorexia. According to her, teenagers, under certain conditions, may have a painful conviction of their own "excessive fullness", such thoughts can be obsessive, overpriced, and sometimes delusional.

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