How does anorexia affect sleep?

I think as someone who deals with it-YES For myself, I am always worried so I do a lot of repetitive things in my head like going over the day and even though I was at my worst at 18 and am 58, it is still present. read more

One way it can lower your sleep quality is that, if you aren’t eating enough, your brain gets aroused at night by hunger cues. Not enough to come fully awake, but enough to ruin your sleep. To address this my daughter was instructed to snack something slow-digesting (ie: mostly fats and proteins) right before bed. But do what your medical team suggests. read more

"Practitioners need to understand that a good therapist is only part of the treatment for anorexia and other eating disorders, and that these patients need treatment from a medical doctor as well." Studies have found that many people who need treatment for anorexia aren't getting it. In large part, this may be due to cost. read more

Knowledge about the effects of under-eating and underweight have come from many sources, such as studies of the effects of famine and concentration camp victims, as well as research studies into the effects of food restraint in animals and humans. read more