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this name is old and stupid....well first off my name is stephanie.dont judge me before you know me.im pretty nice.i like meeting new people,so im open to friends, but im extremely shy, so yeah. i dont give that good of advice so i'll help you as much as i can












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How exactly is being anorexic bad for you? People has said that if you're anorexic your body loses all these nutrients but what are the actual like 'symptoms' you get if you're anorexic. Besides dizzyness and fatigue.
Thanks I'll rate 5 for any decent answers!

Physical Effects

* Loss of menstrual periods
* Dry, brittle bones due to significant bone density loss (osteoporosis)
* Dry, brittle nails and hair; or hair loss
* Lowered resistance to illness
* Hypersensitivity to heat and cold
* Bruises easily
* Appears to need less sleep than normal eaters
* Digestive problems such as bloating or constipation
* Muscle loss and weakness
* Severe dehydration, which can result in kidney failure
* Fainting, fatigue, and overall weakness
* Eventual growth of a downy layer of hair (lanugo) all over the body, including the face (the body is trying to stay warm)
* In severe cases: heart trouble, low blood pressure, low heart rate, low body temperature, poor circulation, anemia, stunted growth, and even death

Emotional and Behavioral Effects

* Difficulty in concentrating on anything else except weight
* Isolation from family and friends
* Emotional regression to a child-like state
* Irritability
* Feelings of guilt and depression
* Dependence upon alcohol or drugs to handle the negative outlook



**got it from a site**

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(Rating: 5) Thanks for your help!!
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