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Can Anorexia Be Cured By Medication?
can you ever be cured from an eating disorder or does it stay with you for the rest of your life?? i have had anerexia for over two years and i cant see myself getting any better....also does it run in families cos my sister is also showing anorexix symptoms and i nearly underweight
Fri, 4 Jul 2014
Dear, Don't lose hope. It is treatable. You have to take medicines regularly and follow advise (Behavior Therapy) by your treating doctor. Yes, it can run in families but so what many illnesses run in family and they are treated. Best wishes...
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