Almost all human beings are addicted to something or the other. By the term addiction, we meant something very limited earlier, but these days, addiction has much wider meaning. Addiction today is defined as the psychological dependence on anything. Some unconventional addictions are the internet, television, video games, etc. However, the addiction discussed here is even more astounding. It is an addiction to exercise, called the Anorexia Athletica, also sometimes known as a compulsive exercise. Anorexia Athletica is generally seen among women between the ages, 12-19. Though like most of us don't enjoy exercise, but they feel an obligation towards exercise. 

Individuals that suffer from Anorexia Athletica are talented athletes. Anorexia Athletica feels disappointed on their act of eating and may feel anxious and depressed until they exercise again.
Anorexia Athletica apparently seems to do rather better than bad to the victim but the problem starts when the victim of Anorexia Athletica suffers from any injury. Anorexia Athletica victim's mind remains restless until the person exercises as such the body doesn't get any time to heal. And in some extreme cases, Anorexia Athletica places stress on the heart, and if by chance the victim doesn't receive an equivalent amount of food, which is competent to the amount of work or exercise performed then the person in extreme cases may even die.

The following sign are some of the most common symptoms of Anorexia Athletica:

-     Too much worried about developing obesity

-     too concerned about appearance

-     Weight lost at an increased percentage, about 5% more than a normal person

-     Has a tendency to cut down the normal diet

-     Usually suffers from regular heartburn, constipation, abdominal distention, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

-     It develops an idea that exercise is too important for own self.

A person suffering from Anorexia Athletica has a high tendency to develop anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa in the future. Anorexia Athletica is a difficult disease to cure, because of the array of possible side effects. Much more to those who are victims of anorexia nervosa don't agree that they are a patient of Anorexia Athletica. This text is intended to revive awareness among humans that have never even heard of the disease. Even so, those who will see the doctor at a very early age will genuinely have high chances of recovering from the problem. And one last thing, just keep in mind to maintain balance in your lifestyle. Balance in your diet; balance in your exercise; any kind of thing that you will do, please perform it in a more balance way. By doing so, you will have a healthy lifestyle and body.

Are you familiar with anorexia athletica? Do you want to gain more information about this problem? If so, then reading this article will help you understand what anorexia athletica is.

One of the most common sickness of women today is anorexia athletica which is identified as a person who is being addictive to exercising. Anorexia athletica is also known as compulsive exercise. Usually people who suffers from this kind of condition are women ranging from the age of twelve and nineteen. They simply do not enjoy exercising but the problem is, they feel so obligated to do some exercises daily. Anxiety is sometimes felt when they usually miss or skip an exercise. They just feel the need to do this over and over everyday. Athletes who are talented are also one of the people who are suffering from anorexia athletica. They usually feel the need to do some exercising for them to feel their worth as a person and as an athlete.

The bad thing about this is that people who are currently into this kind of situation are always tired, depressed and conscious about what they are eating. The only thing that enters their mind is that they need to exercise again and again. Another bad thing about having this problem is that, when people exercise they usually tend to injure theirselves accidentally. The problem with these people is that since they are so addicted into exercising, they won't allow the injure to heal first which will the lead to severe damage in their body in the long run. Stress in the heart can also take place when you are exercising extremely, as well as diet that is unhealthy which will lead to depression and worst, death.

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is serious just like anorexia athletica. Since this is a psychological disorder, there are no diagnosis about this problem which is really not good especially for people who are currently experiencing this problem.

Here are some of the symptoms of anorexia athletica that you or someone you know might encounter:

• There may be a loss of five percent of weight in a normal person's body weight.
• Worrying about their appearance always.
• Regularly talking about their weight and complaining about it.
• Not eating foods that they normally eat.
• They are cutting down on calories.
• Always working out, and taking away their time from school, work and from their everyday routines.
• They are insisting that what they are doing is healthy and good for the body and health.
• They are never satisfied with their accomplishments when it comes to their athletic activities.  
• They are being fanatic about their exercise routines.   
• Showing other signs of eating and compulsive disorders.

These are some of the symptoms and as well as the information about anorexia athletica that you or someone you know might encounter. If any of these are bothering you, you can consult a psychiatrist and a nutritionist about your problem for them to help you further.