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Anorexia is an eating disorder and psychological common among women, especially in adolescence and young adulthood. In a society which is dominated by a model of beauty that aims to have the perfect body and everything seems to be guided through the image, unfortunately, many girls do not feel comfortable with their body and resort to extreme measures, as stopping eating, weight loss and thus “fit” into the predetermined ideal.

When we talk about anorexia immediately associate with the feminine figure, but … what about men? Are they immune to this disorder? While few cases compared with women, men also feel social pressure to have a physical privileged and may be victims of anorexia.

What is the difference between anorexia men and anorexia women?

First, anorexia in men is much more difficult to diagnose because it implies a different behavior. Unlike the anorexic girls, who are able to spend days without food or a piece of bread, men who suffer from this disease tend to demand too much in the gym. In other words, while a woman anorexic naked eye shout and sudden extreme thinness, anorexic man can still seeing healthy and strong when in fact it is not.

And if we add that men are more reluctant to seek help, it would be a sign of weakness, the situation of male anorexia can become much more complex and difficult to combat.

These are some symptoms of male anorexia:

• Weight Loss
• Need to exercise all the time
• Obsession with physical fitness
• Fear of gaining weight
• Loss of appetite
• Tiredness, fatigue
• Vomiting and using laxatives or diet pills
• Mood swings
• Perfectionist behavior

If you have friends with such characteristics do not hesitate to offer your help and urgent consultation with a professional.