If you have anorexia, you may stay preoccupied with weight and food for many years. Even after you reach a healthy weight, you may need to continue taking medicine or having therapy for many months. Being under a lot of stress can cause a relapse. The earlier you seek treatment, the more successful it is likely to be.

Besides following your doctor's treatment plan and developing a support network, you can eat a healthy diet.  Limit your exercise program as advised by your treatment team.  Get plenty of rest and sleep. Maintain a realistic weight for your height and body frame. Take mineral and vitamin supplements, if recommended by your doctor.  See your doctor regularly to have your weight, blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature checked.  Keep an optimistic outlook.  With your therapist, work out areas of conflict in your life. Learn healthy ways to cope with what bothers you.  Balance your work with recreation and social activities.  Learn to communicate your feelings.

Accepting yourself and your body can help prevent this problem. Keep appointments with your doctor or therapist.  Do not skip meals. Do not use laxatives.  Do not drink a lot of caffeine.  Do not exercise too much.  Do not drink alcohol.  Do not smoke cigarettes.