Anorexia and Problems It Can Cause In A Marriage

Anorexia is an eating disorder, in which a person becomes fearful of gaining weight. Individuals with anorexia try to control their weight by starvation, excessive exercise, and diet pills etc. Although anorexia is mostly found in women, even men can become anorexic. Anorexia is a psychological and health issue and hence, it can cause numerous problems in marriage

Anorexia and Problems it can cause in a Marriage:
Following are the affects of anorexia and problems it can cause in marriage:

An anorexic partner finds it difficult to receive and give love: In anorexia, the individuals are primarily obsessed with food and weight. Their self-esteem is primarily based on these aspects. Hence, they find it difficult to accept themselves and their partner’s love

Loss of interest in social events, parties: Individuals with anorexia avoid going out to parties, restaurants along with their partner. This is because they fear they would consume more food and gain weight. Hence, the married couple would miss out on parties, social events, and eating out at restaurants

Decreased sexual intimacy: Anorexia causes sexual problems such as loss of libido, and impotency in men.

Makes the individual unattractive: Anorexia makes a person extremely thin with thinning of hair, tooth decay, dry skin, sunken eyes, and pale skin making him/her unattractive

Infertility: Anorexia causes irregular or absent menstruation (amenorrhea). This can cause infertility problems and problems during pregnancy

Increases financial burden on the family: Anorexia can lead to health complications such as heart disease, low blood pressure, osteoporosis, gastrointestinal problems and neurological problems. This increases the financial burden and stress on the family

Individuals with anorexia have anxiety, depression, mood swings and this can severely affect the marriage. Anorexia is a medical complication and this can destroy the marriage. Hence, getting medical help as soon as possible is the best way to help your partner

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