Anorexia Nervosa Health Center

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Insurance coverage varies for inpatient treatment of eating disorders. Check with your insurance carrier to learn about your coverage.

What to think about

Anorexia can be a lifelong illness. Many people who have anorexia recover, some improve, and some have problems with anorexia throughout their lives.

• People with anorexia who are young and who start treatment early in their illness usually do well.
• Anorexia is more difficult to treat when it has gone untreated for a long time.

Many people don't get treatment for mental health problems. You may not seek treatment because you think your symptoms are not bad enough or that you can work things out on your own. But getting treatment is important.

If you need help deciding whether to see your doctor, read about some reasons why people don't get help and how to overcome them.