The term anorexia pertains to the overall manifestation of weight loss and weakness following a chronic state of disorder wherein the body does not sense hunger. This is also associated with the idea that there is no complete satiation of the perceived hunger, therefore the feedback mechanism of hunger and satiety does not result to a proper physiological output.
The Different Causes
However, there are several reasons why anorexia or even anorexia nervosa at that occurs. There is no single reason as to why this manifestation happens in selected individuals. Unlike certain diseases which have a single or a set of defined microorganisms causing it, anorexia have different factors which make it hard to properly and directly control especially those linked to psychological factors.
These are the different and most probable cause for people to develop or acquire anorexia in either physiological or psychological states.
Cultural Factors
Societies differ from place to place. The views of the society are actually a dictation of the common views of the people and the level of acceptance of such. There are societies which are more accepting and lenient with some norms, whereas the same norms would be a complete taboo and insult for their ways of living and existence.
In this context, the success of people especially in modernized cities may also differ than those with the surrounding states or provinces. The views are also altered from the once common values of those same provinces where the cities evolved from. Highly developed cities view success and popularity, as well as beauty as part of being thin. Media, which is highly structured and influential in modernized cities have created an image of ultra thin bodies and tight muscles as the social norm of acceptance in terms of beauty.
More often than not, the aesthetic values of such physiques lose their concept of well being as it reaches the minds of the people. Even if the reason for such well maintained bodies being advertised have health related reasons, the media have utilized the ends to justify everything. There are simply not much advertising and promotions to support proper ways of attaining that health state.
Family Environment
In a more microscopic view of cultures and norms, the family also plays a bog part in the development of the views and outlook of the individuals within the kin. The occurrence of anorexia nervosa is a self attained state of strong will power used in a destructive way. In relation to this, the development of such a disease may be a defiant stand of the individual to try to attain self independence and identity.
This is usually a manifestation among adolescents wherein the focus of their existence and developmental tasks are geared to attaining an identity in society. There is also an increased possibility with those being overly protected and those who may feel suffocated with the closeness and lack of privacy, especially with children.
Psychological Issues
Those who have a tendency to develop a depression fit or even those who have a naturally low self esteem in relation to emotional quotient may also develop anorexia nervosa as a reaction to the current psychological pressure.
People who have this usually look emotionally downtrodden, harassed, or problematic. Some view that the manifestation of this disease is either as a passive or proactive means of coping up with these psychological pressures being imposed on them. Nevertheless, both reactionary cases lead to disturbances and instability of mental framework.
The levels of people trying to make a defiant stand in life through this means of starvation differ for each individual, therefore the objectives and emotional drives also differ. In this manner, the cause and effect of the disorder and the factors may be well interchanged.
Normal Life Stages
All of us individuals go through different stages in our lives with different developmental tasks to adhere. For example, adolescents have their focus on developing with coping mechanisms to fully express themselves and establish identity. More so, those who are in their mid twenties focus on preparing a family and experiencing family life. This develops as each reaches a certain stage of development in relation to age.
Along with this, life transitions occur. These events are major and permanent changes in each person's life and are usually a new form of stressor. The means to cope up with these events are those which may determine the possible occurrence of having to resort to some of these disorders, among which is anorexia. Intense emotional sensations may not be handled properly. These high intensity stressors may be the cause of loss of appetite and eating, and later develops into a chronic state of anorexia.
Still A Long Way To Go
The study of anorexia may still be a long way from being characterized in a more definitive state. However, these are the common factors which may be looked into as a starting ground for further understanding of case to case bases.
The Different Causes
However, there are several reasons why anorexia or even anorexia nervosa at that occurs. There is no single reason as to why this manifestation happens in selected individuals. Unlike certain diseases which have a single or a set of defined microorganisms causing it, anorexia have different factors which make it hard to properly and directly control especially those linked to psychological factors.
These are the different and most probable cause for people to develop or acquire anorexia in either physiological or psychological states.
Cultural Factors
Societies differ from place to place. The views of the society are actually a dictation of the common views of the people and the level of acceptance of such. There are societies which are more accepting and lenient with some norms, whereas the same norms would be a complete taboo and insult for their ways of living and existence.
In this context, the success of people especially in modernized cities may also differ than those with the surrounding states or provinces. The views are also altered from the once common values of those same provinces where the cities evolved from. Highly developed cities view success and popularity, as well as beauty as part of being thin. Media, which is highly structured and influential in modernized cities have created an image of ultra thin bodies and tight muscles as the social norm of acceptance in terms of beauty.
More often than not, the aesthetic values of such physiques lose their concept of well being as it reaches the minds of the people. Even if the reason for such well maintained bodies being advertised have health related reasons, the media have utilized the ends to justify everything. There are simply not much advertising and promotions to support proper ways of attaining that health state.
Family Environment
In a more microscopic view of cultures and norms, the family also plays a bog part in the development of the views and outlook of the individuals within the kin. The occurrence of anorexia nervosa is a self attained state of strong will power used in a destructive way. In relation to this, the development of such a disease may be a defiant stand of the individual to try to attain self independence and identity.
This is usually a manifestation among adolescents wherein the focus of their existence and developmental tasks are geared to attaining an identity in society. There is also an increased possibility with those being overly protected and those who may feel suffocated with the closeness and lack of privacy, especially with children.
Psychological Issues
Those who have a tendency to develop a depression fit or even those who have a naturally low self esteem in relation to emotional quotient may also develop anorexia nervosa as a reaction to the current psychological pressure.
People who have this usually look emotionally downtrodden, harassed, or problematic. Some view that the manifestation of this disease is either as a passive or proactive means of coping up with these psychological pressures being imposed on them. Nevertheless, both reactionary cases lead to disturbances and instability of mental framework.
The levels of people trying to make a defiant stand in life through this means of starvation differ for each individual, therefore the objectives and emotional drives also differ. In this manner, the cause and effect of the disorder and the factors may be well interchanged.
Normal Life Stages
All of us individuals go through different stages in our lives with different developmental tasks to adhere. For example, adolescents have their focus on developing with coping mechanisms to fully express themselves and establish identity. More so, those who are in their mid twenties focus on preparing a family and experiencing family life. This develops as each reaches a certain stage of development in relation to age.
Along with this, life transitions occur. These events are major and permanent changes in each person's life and are usually a new form of stressor. The means to cope up with these events are those which may determine the possible occurrence of having to resort to some of these disorders, among which is anorexia. Intense emotional sensations may not be handled properly. These high intensity stressors may be the cause of loss of appetite and eating, and later develops into a chronic state of anorexia.
Still A Long Way To Go
The study of anorexia may still be a long way from being characterized in a more definitive state. However, these are the common factors which may be looked into as a starting ground for further understanding of case to case bases.
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