ANOREXIA NERVOSA

Anorexia Nervosa can be seen in very young girls and boys, adolescents and adult women and men.  It can span a lifetime or be short lived if diagnosed early and treatment is sought.  I provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults with anorexia nervosa.  My San Jose private practice serves the south bay including Los Gatos, Saratoga, San Jose, Campbell, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and Morgan Hill. 

Common symptoms of anorexia nervosa may include:

1.   Inability to maintain minimally normal weight for age and height, or failure to make expected weight gains during growing periods.
   

2.   Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight.
   

3.   Negative self-evaluation.
   

4.   Focus on negative body image.
   

5.   Absence or disturbance of menstrual cycle.
   

6.   Odd or disturbing food behaviors or rituals.
   

Some common treatment goals may include:

1.   Medical management to restore and maintain healthy weight.
   

2.   Identifying underlying issues that may trigger eating disordered behaviors.
   

3.   Increase self-esteem and ability to solve problems in a healthy way.
   

4.   Develop a healthy body image.
   

5.   Finding new and healthy ways to cope with stress and anxiety.
   

6.   Educating family and friends and developing a healthy support system.
   

7.   Develop a healthy lifestyle.
   

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