Living with an Eating Disorder
Anorexia Nervosa
The National Institue of Mental Health reports that .9% of females and .3% of males struggle with lifetime prevalence of Anorexia Nervosa while nearly 33% of those with the disorder are currently undergoing treatment for the disease. Below is a video of Isabelle Carro, who has been Anorexic since a teenager, she discusses the struggles of daily life . After this video aired on CBS, Isabelle lost her battle with Anorexia, passing away at only 28 years old.
Bulimia Nervosa
The National Institue of Mental Health reports that .6 % of the total U.S. population struggle with lifetime prevalence of Bulimia Nervosa. In this video, Liselle discusses how she beat bulimia and the health implications of her disease.