Why is it so hard for a person with anorexia nervosa to acknowledge the problem?
Like other professionals who regularly treat people with anorexia, I’ve observed that many women and men diagnosed with this disease are very driven to succeed at the highest levels in academics, sports and professionally, and at times project an image of confidence, strength, power and control. But on the inside, these seemingly successful people are never satisfied with themselves or their performance. They turn their energy to controlling what they think they can, their bodies, to avoid facing all that really is beyond their control. Many people with anorexia blame their physical form and appearance for any perceived shortcomings or failures, and respond by severely restricting their food intake. They may also have extreme difficulty experiencing emotions and other uncontrollable circumstances associate with being human. Self-induced starving serves as a way to “medicate” and numb these feelings for people with anorexia. Controlling their food intake, they may not eat for days at a
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