Some psychoanalysts suggest that anorexia nervosa represents an effort to remain prepubescent.

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Psychoanalytic theories suggest that anorexia nervosa may be an attempt by individuals to avoid the physical and sexual maturity associated with puberty, thereby remaining in a prepubescent state. This perspective views the control over body and eating as a way to manage unconscious conflicts related to autonomy, sexuality, and identity.

Some Psychoanalysts Suggest That Anorexia Nervosa Represents an Effort to Remain