Posted by Racer on April 6, 2008, at 19:40:46
In reply to Re: Busted... » Racer, posted by Kath on April 6, 2008, at 18:52:51
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> I don't know what the 85% thing is. Maybe it would help me get less confused about how I'm feeling right now.The 85% refers to the DSM criteria for Anorexia Nervosa: a minimally normal weight is defined as 85% of normal. The refusal to maintain a minimally normal weight is one of the criteria for Anorexia Nervosa -- above that magic number, I'm officially "Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified," below it I'm just plain anorexic. My weight had been above it for a couple of years -- I was about 90% of normal for most of the past two or three years -- now I'm back below it again. Not a lot -- just enough to wish it was more...
So, that's the 85% reference.
Peace
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