Eating Disorders Center—Anorexia Nervosa
General Overview Anorexia nervosa is an eating problem that occurs when a person is extremely afraid of becoming overweight and therefore eats as little as possible. This condition is both a physical illness and a psychiatric illness. Anorexia nervosa can be very severe, leading to death from starvation or suicide. InDepth Find answers in our in-depth report on eating disorders: | Living With Anorexia Nervosa In her own words: living with anorexia and bulimia Read how one woman was able to recover from anorexia and bulimia. Related Conditions Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition) |