Since I am doing this page for my CS100 class, I am required to have a research page. I decided to do my research on Anorexia. This decision was influenced by the fact that I am doing my research papaer on that. Sense of Accomplishment and Power. Once a person has achieved emaciation, a sense of accomplishment and status can be primary motivators for perpetuating anorexia.
Weight loss brings a feeling of triumph over helplessness.
This false sense of accomplishment is often reinforced by the envy of their heavier friends who may perceive the anorexic patients as being emotionally stronger and more sexually attractive than they are. Effects of Starvation. Hunger often intensifies depression, which can further reduce self-esteem and confidence, increasing the need for renewed vigilance over weight control, thus perpetuating the cycle. On the other hand, some experts believe that certain anorectic people inherit an unusual amount of natural narcotics that are released in the brain under conditions of starvation and may promote an addiction to the starved state. Starvation can also give a false sense of fullness due to reduced stomach activity, making it increasingly easier not to eat.