Anorexic woman, 26, who weighs just 38lbs is cruelly told by her doctor she could play a living corpse in a horror movie
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- Kristina Karyagina was warned that she needs to learn to laugh at herself
- Miss Karyagina has spent years eating tiny pieces of apple and banana
- She managed to eat something other than the fruits for the first time this year
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An anorexic woman who weighs 38lbs (17kg) has been told by her doctor she could play a role in a horror movie.
Kristina Karyagina, from Russia, was warned by a specialist the only way of being cured is by learning to laugh at herself.
And the 26-year-old was asked if she had ever considered playing a ‘living corpse’ because of her skeletal figure.
Kristina Karyagina, from Russia, was warned by a specialist the only way of being cured is by learning to laugh at herself
Miss Karyagina, from Barnaul in south-central Russia, has spent years on a diet consisting mainly of tiny pieces of apple and banana.
Reality TV star Maria Kokhno used her 520,000 Instagram fans to launch a campaign on Miss Karyagina’s behalf, local reports state.
Miss Kokhno, who used to suffer with anorexia, said: ‘I know what it is like when someone puts a meal in front of you and you cannot eat it.
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‘Even when you are aware that you are dying, you still cannot eat.’
Miss Kokhno, who starred in Doma-2, asked her former specialist Dr Goland to help, and he agreed to treat Miss Karyagina for free.
Her campaign helped raise 110,000 RUB (£1,220) for Miss Karyagina and her mother to fly to Nizhny Novgorod in western Russia for treatment.
And the 26-year-old was asked if she had ever considered playing a ‘living corpse’ because of her skeletal figure
Miss Karyagina managed to eat something other than apple or banana for the first time this year, during the second day of her treatment. It was recorded on video (pictured)
WHAT IS ANOREXIA?
Anorexia is a serious mental illnesses where a person restricts their food intake, which often causes them to be severely underweight.
Many also exercise excessively.
Some sufferers may experience periods of bingeing, followed by purging.
Sufferers often have a distorted view of themselves and think they are larger than they really are.
Untreated, patients can suffer loss of muscle and bone strength, as well as depression, low libido and menstruation ceasing in women.
In severe cases, patients can experience heart problems and organ damage.
Behavioural signs of anorexia include people saying they have already eaten or will do later, as well as counting calories, missing meals, hiding food and eating slowly.
As well as weight loss, sufferers may experience insomnia, constipation, bloating, feeling cold, hair loss, and swelling of the hands, face and feet.
Treatment focuses on therapy and self-help groups to encourage healthy eating and coping mechanisms.
Source: Beat Eating Disorders
Dr Goland, whose first name is unclear, reportedly made the horror movie comment in a recent appointment. The exact date is unknown.
He reportedly asked his new patient: ‘Have you ever thought about playing a part in a horror movie? A living corpse perhaps?’
Dr Goland believes if she can change her attitude to the disorder, she should find herself on the road to recovery.
Miss Karyagina managed to eat something other than apple or banana for the first time in months, during the second day of her treatment.
Her mother Marina said: ‘Several days ago I saw my daughter eating kasha and I could not believe my own eyes!
‘Before that day, her daily diet included only a tiny piece of apple or banana, water and juice.’
Kasha is a porridge made from cooked buckwheat or similar grain.
In a video upload of the milestone, Miss Kokhno is seen taking a leisurely stroll with her new friend.
The TV star said: ‘Today, Kristina ate for the first time since last year. She now knows that anything is possible, it is very important.’
Anorexia is a serious mental illnesses where a person restricts their food intake, which often causes them to be severely underweight.
Untreated, patients can suffer loss of muscle and bone strength, as well as depression, low libido and menstruation ceasing in women. In severe cases, it can prove deadly.
Treatment focuses on therapy and self-help groups to encourage healthy eating and coping mechanisms.
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