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  #1 thehealthbd on 17 May 22

   

  

  
  

  Psychologists distinguish several types of eating disorders. Not so long ago, the concept of "nervous orthorexia" was formed. This is the exact opposite of overeating and overeating. Orthorexia is characterized by excessive control and the rejection of certain foods. A person constantly monitors nutrition and tries to eat only healthy food. Proper nutrition in itself does not harm health, extremes are dangerous. 

  
  

   

  
  

  Causes

  
  

  Orthorexia can occur for various reasons. More often, young girls and women who are trying to find a figure like those of photo models on the covers are subject to it. All this leads to an obsessive desire to eat only right. However, girls do not always take information from trusted sources, so the diet turns into a real mockery of the body. An addicted person may refuse to consume even the minimum amount of glucose, flour, meat, a certain type of fruit, and vegetables. 

  
  

  Perfectionism can lead to frustration. It develops in quite successful adults who are used to getting their way and love to hear words of approval in their address. They strive for everything that is right. As a result, the meaning of life is reduced only to nutrition, its complete control. A person cannot and does not know how to enjoy food, as this is regarded as the inability to control himself. 

  
  

   

  
  

  Main symptoms and dangerous consequences

  
  

  An eating disorder is characterized by fear of junk food, a panic fear of gaining weight, and guilt after eating even one extra piece.

  
  

  Orthorexia symptoms may include:

  
  

  
  
  • a careful and categorical approach to the choice of products, based on their composition and quality;
  
  
  • strict nutritional framework, calorie counting;
  
  
  • the choice of food only taking into account its usefulness;
  
  
  • phobia of harmful products, which can lead to hysteria;
  
  
  • refusal to communicate with people who do not support such a food system;
  
  
  • punishing yourself for failing to diet;
  
  
  • Eating at a strictly defined time and not a minute earlier / later.
  
  

  
  

  The consequences of eating the right food can be extremely unpleasant. With severe starvation, the body lacks vitamins, and nutrients, and internal organs begin to suffer. With an obsessive fear of being overweight, anorexia can develop.

  
  

  Also among the consequences of orthorexia is called social isolation. A person begins to fence himself off from friends who offer to go to a cafe for a bite, and relatives who worry and convince him to eat. Orthorexics often impose their lifestyle on others, which also negatively affects communication. 

  
  

  Treatment methods

  
  

  Diagnosis may include various tests to determine the state of the body, tests, and conversations with the patient. It is very important that strict diets do not lead to breakdowns, bulimia, overeating, and feelings of constant guilt. 

  
  

  Treatment is carried out by a nutritionist and psychologist. A nutritionist will tell you what a healthy diet is and how it should affect the body. A psychologist will help you treat your body adequately, correctly assess the harm and benefits of food, and get rid of complexes. First of all, to get rid of addiction, you need to accept and love yourself. Rigid rejection of products that are not inherently harmful is a mockery of your body. Psychological assistance is aimed at developing a healthy relationship with food. 

  
  

  An important part of therapy should be the ability to comprehend information. You cannot trust everything that is written on labels or in weight loss magazines

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"><p><img src="https://www.diigo.com/file/image/baaecsbdzpdbqqeddczeqbqrcod/orthorex.jpg" /></p> <br /> <p>Psychologists distinguish several types of eating disorders. Not so long ago, the concept of "nervous orthorexia" was formed. This is the exact opposite of overeating and overeating. <a href="https://thehealthbd.com/orthorexia-nervosa/" rel="nofollow">Orthorexia</a> is characterized by excessive control and the rejection of certain foods. A person constantly monitors nutrition and tries to eat only healthy food. Proper nutrition in itself does not harm health, extremes are dangerous. </p> <br /> <p> </p> <br /> <h2>Causes</h2> <br /> <p>Orthorexia can occur for various reasons. More often, young girls and women who are trying to find a figure like those of photo models on the covers are subject to it. All this leads to an obsessive desire to eat only right. However, girls do not always take information from trusted sources, so the diet turns into a real mockery of the body. An addicted person may refuse to consume even the minimum amount of glucose, flour, meat, a certain type of fruit, and vegetables. </p> <br /> <p>Perfectionism can lead to frustration. It develops in quite successful adults who are used to getting their way and love to hear words of approval in their address. They strive for everything that is right. As a result, the meaning of life is reduced only to nutrition, its complete control. A person cannot and does not know how to enjoy food, as this is regarded as the inability to control himself. </p> <br /> <p> </p> <br /> <h2>Main symptoms and dangerous consequences</h2> <br /> <p>An eating disorder is characterized by fear of junk food, a panic fear of gaining weight, and guilt after eating even one extra piece.</p> <br /> <p><strong>Orthorexia symptoms may include:</strong></p> <br /> <ul> <br /> <li>a careful and categorical approach to the choice of products, based on their composition and quality;</li> <br /> <li>strict nutritional framework, calorie counting;</li> <br /> <li>the choice of food only taking into account its usefulness;</li> <br /> <li>phobia of harmful products, which can lead to hysteria;</li> <br /> <li>refusal to communicate with people who do not support such a food system;</li> <br /> <li>punishing yourself for failing to diet;</li> <br /> <li>Eating at a strictly defined time and not a minute earlier / later.</li> <br /> </ul> <br /> <p>The consequences of eating the right food can be extremely unpleasant. With severe starvation, the body lacks vitamins, and nutrients, and internal organs begin to suffer. With an obsessive fear of <a href="https://thehealthbd.com/binge-eating-disorder/" rel="nofollow">being overweight</a>, <a href="https://thehealthbd.com/anorexia-nervosa/" rel="nofollow">anorexia</a> can develop.</p> <br /> <p>Also among the consequences of orthorexia is called social isolation. A person begins to fence himself off from friends who offer to go to a cafe for a bite, and relatives who worry and convince him to eat. <a href="https://thehealthbd.com/orthorexia-nervosa/" rel="nofollow">Orthorexics</a> often impose their lifestyle on others, which also negatively affects communication. </p> <br /> <h2>Treatment methods</h2> <br /> <p>Diagnosis may include various tests to determine the state of the body, tests, and conversations with the patient. It is very important that strict diets do not lead to breakdowns, <a href="https://thehealthbd.com/bulimia-nervosa/" rel="nofollow">bulimia</a>, overeating, and feelings of constant guilt. </p> <br /> <p>Treatment is carried out by a nutritionist and psychologist. A nutritionist will tell you what a healthy diet is and how it should affect the body. A psychologist will help you treat your body adequately, correctly assess the harm and benefits of food, and get rid of complexes. First of all, to get rid of addiction, you need to accept and love yourself. Rigid rejection of products that are not inherently harmful is a mockery of your body. Psychological assistance is aimed at developing a healthy relationship with food. </p> <br /> <p>An important part of therapy should be the ability to comprehend information. You cannot trust everything that is written on labels or in weight loss magazines</p></div>

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