Anorexia Nervosa

Nine out of 10 people that have anorexia nervosa are female. One out of ten cases results in death. This syndrome affects a huge part of our female population. One of my best friends has this condition. Helping her with her everyday highs and lows has helped me come to realize how terrible and heart-breaking this sickness is.
Anorexia nervosa is a highly dangerous disease that involves both the mind and body. People with anorexia always start off by barely eating anything. They become grotesquely skinny and scrawny. However, they are still convinced that they are extremely "fat." …