The anorexic is not only trapped in a body that she perceives as fat, she is trapped in her thoughts which revolve obsessively around food, shape, and weight and which, in tern, are intimately linked with how she feels about herself. The prevalence of anorexia is increasing. Anorexia is more common in developed countries than underdeveloped countries. Anorexia usually begins in adolescence. Anorexics are satisfied with their extremely thin appearance e.
Most anorexics are female.