Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Improving Your Body Perception
• Method 2 of 3: Changing Your Thinking
• Method 3 of 3: Getting Help
• Tips
• Warnings

Often advertised in the media and the fashion world, anorexia is actually a fatal disease. If you are looking to achieve an anorexic body type or are considering incorporating these habits into your daily routine, follow the steps below to address your desires and focus on a healthier physique.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Improving Your Body Perception

1. 1 Recognize that thinness comes naturally. The desire to be extremely thin is not a necessary goal; it is the result of anxiety and misconceptions. Sometimes anorexia is hereditary, but it's important to acknowledge that these thoughts are detrimental to your perception of the body.
   • Understand that your fear of gaining weight and your desire to lose weight is the result of the irrational fears and anxieties that are symptoms of anorexia. Recognize that these thoughts are not yours, but caused by this disease.
2. 2 Find positive role models in life and in popular culture. As you carefully examine other people's physical appearance and compare their bodies to yours, stop and be aware of what you are doing. You behave impulsively, you are driven by feelings of insecurity and anxiety, impulse, formed by anorexia. Recognize that the disturbance in thoughts and feelings is caused by the influence of anorexia.
   • When you find yourself judging others by their appearance or comparing your body to those of those around you, force yourself to stop and instead try to realize that it's okay to accept others, regardless of their body type, and accept yourself as you are. there is.
   • Think about your friends and family. They come in different clothing sizes and weights, and you love and care for them. Your love for them does not depend on the size of the clothes or other physical factors.
   • Be careful where you get information about body image and eating disorders. While it should be, obviously, don't visit anorexia websites. The Internet can be an excellent source of accurate information, resources, and support for people with eating disorders. But it also contains harmful, defamatory information that can greatly reinforce misconceptions about the human body and unrealistic expectations.
3. 3 Get rid of the pressure. Many people who wish to become anorexic or adopt behaviors that lead to anorexia are surrounded by unhealthy images of body types, habits, and situations that contribute to being too thin. Learning about the situations that make you want to become anorexic is essential in order to understand which situations to avoid. Reorganizing what you see and do on a daily basis can help reduce the temptation to become anorexic and help you focus on achieving a balanced lifestyle.
   • Do you have a group of friends who are haunted by how many calories they are consuming? They have a bad influence on you.
   • How often do your family members comment on your body or your weight? Talk to them about it. Tell them how it makes you feel. And let the other family member know that others are supporting your side.
   • Do you read fashion magazines all the time, or do you share a fashion for thinness? Stop it! You are looking at the wonders of Photoshop, because these girls do not look like that in real life. Go outside instead! Play a guitar that you haven't touched in months. Read an interesting book. Do something of value.
4. 4 Look for friends who follow a healthy lifestyle and diet. In many cases, peer attitudes towards food and dieting can significantly affect your own body image and beliefs about food and physique. Find a few people who have positive self-images and healthy attitudes towards food and weight, and try to get valuable information from them.
   • Recognize that others may be better judges of your ideal weight than you are. Your loved ones care about you, and if they fear you are too thin or look unhealthy, you should trust them.
5. 5 Avoid situations that provoke you. Today's world is full of the same messages: "thin, thin, thin." In order to combat this, you need to limit your exposure to unhealthy situations. This is not enough to cope with the situation, you should limit them. They really have no place in your life.
   • It is recommended that you leave gymnastics, modeling or any hobby very focused on your clothing size and weight.
   • Avoid frequent weighing or checking in the mirror. Frequent weight checks and constant attention to your appearance can exacerbate negative behaviors, as many anorexic people acknowledge.
   • Avoid friends who constantly talk about how much they weigh and compare themselves to others. None of these people have a normal idea of ​​themselves.
   • Avoid websites, TV shows, and other resources that consistently display an unrealistic body type.
6. 6 Relax. Research shows that people with anorexia often have higher levels of cortisol, which means they are more prone to stress. And since anorexia is more than just a diet, it promotes a perfect body that must be managed or you will feel insecure. This makes sense because this kind of concern will trigger significant bouts of stress. So it will take some time out of your routine to be devoted to yourself. You deserve it! Here are some ideas:
   • Pamper yourself. Get a manicure, pedicure, massage or spa evening at home.
   • Try yoga or meditation. Both of these activities significantly reduce stress.

Method 2 of 3: Changing Your Thinking

1. 1 Understand that "fat" is not a feeling. Feelings are "loneliness", "depression" and "stress", and "fat" is not a feeling or emotion. When you “feel fat,” what really happens? You actually feel different. It is on such emotions you have to tune in.
   • The next time you find yourself “feeling fat” for no good reason, take a step back. What is your real feeling? What situations triggered your feeling in this negative way? Who was with you at that time? Look inside yourself - this is the only way to control what is going on in your head.
2. 2 Realize that no amount of diet will help control your emotions. Anorexia is not only a severely restricted diet. This is an attempt to tackle a more important issue. By controlling your food intake, you can say to yourself: "Look, I make decisions on my own! No one can force me!" Unfortunately, this works differently. Your brain and your stomach are not the same thing. These extreme diets won't make you happier, fulfill your desires, or make your life better. The whole problem is in your thoughts.
   • Instead of thinking that this diet will solve all your problems, try exploring more realistic and positive routes. Every time you start dieting, when you think "anorexia would make my life so much better!", Just tell yourself "stop". Force yourself to think about something good, about yourself. What qualities in yourself do you like? How can you put them to good use?
3. 3 Boost your self-esteem, don't fight your weight. The desire to become anorexic isn't just about losing weight. It is a desire to control oneself and fight feelings of helplessness, inadequacy, and worthlessness. Here's what needs to be addressed right away. So the first question is why you think you need to do something to be great. Because you are a wonderful person. Right now. Nothing needs to be changed.
   • Seriously. You don't need the title of the skinniest girl on the planet. Happiness, luck, and popularity are not about how much you weigh. Beauty starts from within. If you are not happy with yourself, negative emotions will be visible, ruining even the most beautiful face. Don't let yourself get discouraged.
4. 4 Think positively. These nasty thoughts in your head are 100% yours. They are personally yours. If you don't want to think that way, guess what you need to do? Such thoughts must be destroyed! Every time you think, "wow, I am so fat," drop those thoughts. Replace it with a positive thought about your talents or skills. What have you done this week that you can brag about?
   • If this helps you, make a list of your good qualities. Include your talents, skills, accomplishments, and your unique interests. What part of your body do you like the most? What's your favorite personality trait? It will help you know that you are great. right now.
   • Focus on what you like about your body.It may sound difficult, but this is only one way out that you have! Being grateful is a matter of point of view.
5. 5 Change your environment, if at all possible. It is generally accepted that "we" are the only reasons for how we think and act, but this has more to do with our environment than we are aware of. Does a family member or friend make you feel fat? A specific activity? Maybe even a movie, TV show, or website? Canceling all of these things can take away the desire to become anorexic.
   • Sometimes this is much less obvious than something. You may feel great and look like there are no problems - but when you find yourself out of your illness, it comes like an unexpected breath of fresh air. If you are unsure of how to combat the desire for thinness, try changing your routine. Read a book instead of watching TV at night. Spend time with other friends or hang out on your own. Find a new hobby for yourself.
6. 6 Don't humiliate yourself. Fair warning: everything else won't be fun to read. If you don't want to know what anorexic people look like, skip this part as it can get a little scary. Here is the completely non-glamorous side of anorexia:
   • Your hair is starting to fall out. What remains on your head will be dull and lifeless.
   • Thick hair starts to appear on your body.
   • Your bones can actually invade your skin. From within.
   • From 5% to 20% of anorexic die, this is a real statistic.

Method 3 of 3: Getting Help

1. 1 Understand the seriousness of the issue. Anorexia has many different forms in different individuals. Some severely restrict calorie intake, some cleanse, and some do both. Some do it because they feel inadequate, some do it to have some control over their lives, some for a completely different reason. However, all people need to seek help. Anorexia is a very serious condition that can take your life.
   • Even if you just found the idea of ​​anorexia quite appealing, get help now. A doctor, psychologist, or even a mentor with whom you can discuss this. Anorexia is an unhealthy and generally unwanted habit.
   • If you are currently suffering from anorexia, seek hospitalization or therapy. You will receive professional help to overcome this problem. Anorexia can be defeated.
2. 2 Talk to a role model. While you might try to keep your anorexia behavior under wraps, it is important what you say to your trusted friend or family member, preferably someone older. Reach out to someone in your personal circle who will not criticize your body or their own and who does not follow a strict diet. Sometimes a look from the side can dot all the i's.
   • Discussing your own weight concerns with your loved one can help you develop direction for improving your expectations of a healthy body and weight. This will help you deal with addictions.
3. 3 Discuss your concerns with your doctor. Make an appointment to discuss your weight and body image with your doctor or nurse practitioner. Let him or her know about your desire to become anorexic and ask for advice and help. They will give you support and help.
   • Choose a doctor who is committed to helping you avoid or conquer anorexia. If your first attempt at finding a helpful practitioner fails, seek out someone who will continue to participate and help you develop a treatment plan.
   • In some cases, dietitian doctors may have excellent resources and may have more time to discuss your progress than conventional doctors.
   • Stick to your treatment plan and track your progress, and discuss any abnormalities in your treatment with your doctor.
4. 4 Ask about therapeutic treatments to avoid behaviors that lead to anorexia. If you are already on a diet that leads to anorexia, you may need vitamin and mineral supplements or intravenous nutrition. Discuss counseling, support groups, exercise and calming strategies, and proper meal planning with your doctor.
   • You may also need a mental health professional. Not only will they be able to tell you what you are going through now, but they can help you fight the causes in the first place. They can also prescribe medications for you.
   • Discuss the appropriate weight range for your age, gender, and height. Each of us is unique, but your doctor can advise you on a healthy and realistic weight range for someone with your characteristics.
5. 5 Create a structured plan to avoid anorexia and build a better body image. Your doctor or psychologist can help with this too. It is recommended to practice yoga, meditation, nature, photography, volunteering or other daily activities in order to focus less on food or weight loss.
   • Perform a personal food or weight mantra that reinforces images and realistic expectations of a healthy body based on your size and physique. Have this mantra in your journal, use it as part of your meditation, or do something to repeat to yourself every morning.
   • Outline a meal plan too. Make a commitment to yourself (and your doctor) that you will eat three healthy meals a day. If you don't, you will be letting yourself and your doctor down. Have a reward for yourself when you eat right.
   • Track your progress and get regular support or feedback. Take note of your success in learning new things, try new activities, overcome your negative images, and learn to value and acknowledge your healthy body.
6. 6 Call the Eating Disorder Hotline. If you do not have access to a doctor or if you prefer to discuss your concerns over the phone first, contact your national service.

Tips

• Learning to maintain realistic expectations about body size and learning how to build a healthy, balanced eating plan may be necessary to prevent anorexia and embrace a positive lifestyle.
• Other effects include fatigue, emotion, shock, depression, and infertility. Infertility can last for a year or it can last forever. It also prevents you from doing what you love, for example. excursions and sports. Talk to someone you know you can connect to the server. A voice in your head that is lying to you and you must free yourself from his hurtful words. Remember, size doesn't matter and it doesn't matter that people love you for who you are, not how you look.

Warnings

• If you think a friend or loved one has symptoms of anorexia or another eating disorder, encourage him or her to visit a doctor as soon as possible for an assessment.
• Anorexia nervosa can be fatal. If you frequently restrict calories or exercise excessively, or if you have unrealistic expectations for your body size, you may need professional help to cope with this illness.