What consequences does anorexia have for the workplace? | What are the consequences of anorexia?

What consequences does anorexia have for the workplace?

Anorexia often has a positive effect on the performance of the person concerned, at least initially, especially at school or at work. However, this initial increase in performance diminishes after a few weeks of nutrient deficiency and the body and brain can no longer work properly. Concentration difficulties, memory gaps and careless errors are the result.

But accompanying psychological problems can also make themselves felt, for example depression or conflicts with colleagues. Those affected are under enormous pressure, especially if they want to keep their illness a secret at work. In the long term, this condition is not bearable and severe anorexia often leads to occupational disability.

People in occupations where appearance or physical fitness is of elementary importance, e.g. in the fashion industry or among athletes, are particularly at risk. In such jobs, the disease can remain undiscovered for a long time.