To calm my fear I had to get rid of the food, I either made myself vomit or I exercised for long periods of time. Next I ll explain why some people become anorexic. In the past researchers thought that only middle class to upper class women became anorexic for the attention. Now researchers said its because dieting was taken to extreme. Another reason is because of social pressure, in society women think that in order to be beautiful you have to be thin.
Some researchers blame traumatic experiences in the person s life.
Yet whatever the reason, it is an issue of control. The anorexic person feels like they have no control in her life and the only thing she can control is the food she eats and what she weighs. If you think you know someone who might be anorexic, you can help. Find somewhere where you can talk to that person about your concerns for her. Provide information on anorexia and treatment.