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Is It Normal To Starve Oneself For Days To Lose Weight?
My girlfriend has been starving her self for over a year now, she is about 94lbs 5 10 she has lost all body mass and says she is happy with her body the way it is, I would love to help her be able to gain some weight but she won t eat, often only once or twice a week and very little at that, like a small salad and thats it.
welcome tohealthcaremagic forum. From your description,your friend is suffering from what we call ANNOREXIA NERVOSA,which has a wide array of complications.she needs expert management,combine care from a diet expert and a psychologist.This is common issue among young girls. .thank you.
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Is It Normal To Starve Oneself For Days To Lose Weight?
welcome tohealthcaremagic forum. From your description,your friend is suffering from what we call ANNOREXIA NERVOSA,which has a wide array of complications.she needs expert management,combine care from a diet expert and a psychologist.This is common issue among young girls. .thank you.