Ghanaian Actress, Yvonne Nelson Suffering From Anorexia

According to stories floating the internet, star Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson is currently battling anorexia.

In just 6 months, the ‘House of Gold’ actress is said to have lost over 30 pounds and counting.   Many of her fans wondered about the actress's sudden weight loss conside

ring that she has always been slim, and thought perhaps it was to align with her 'new skin' brand.  But with her continuous decline in body weight, many now fear for her, leading to the conclusion that the 'dieting thing' may have become obsessive after-all.  Anorexia is an emotional disorder that comes with an obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat.  It`s a medical condition that results in lack or loss of appetite for food after an apparent weight gain that needs an urgent intervention.

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight, as well as a distorted body self-perception. It typically involves excessive weight loss and is usually found more in females than in males. Due to the fear of gaining weight, people with this disorder restrict the amount of food they consume. This restriction of food intake causes metabolic and hormonal disorders Outside of medical literature, the terms anorexia nervosa and anorexia are often used interchangeably; however, anorexia is simply a medical term for lack of appetite, and people with anorexia nervosa do not in fact, lose their appetites. Patients suffering from anorexia nervosa may experience dizziness, headaches, drowsiness and a lack of energy.

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by low body weight, inappropriate eating habits, obsession with having a thin figure, and the fear of gaining weight. It is often coupled with a distorted self image which may be maintained by various cognitive biases that alter how the affected individual evaluates and thinks about her or his body, food and eating. Those suffering from anorexia often view themselves as "too fat" even if they are already underweight.They may practice repetitive weighing, measuring, and mirror gazing, alongside other obsessive actions to make sure they are still thin, a common practice known as "body checking"^.