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How come many girls are entirely satisfied with their figures, while so many others will never be content? The problem often goes much deeper than just having low self-esteem - there are numerous factors that can make you vulnerable to having an eating disorder at some time in your life.
Gender is an issue. Eating disorders are more common in women than in men, but there has been a dramatic increase in the number of boys and young men who have developed the same eating disorders that their female peers experience; both anorexia and bulimia are seen.
Age does matter: while eating disorders have been known to either occur or recur as late as middle age, the bulk of eating disorder sufferers are younger, in their teens or early twenties.
If someone near to you has an eating disorder, such as a close relative, your chances of following the same path increase. You might think such a situation would convince you of the dangers, but too often it can make such behavior seem perfectly acceptable instead.
An eating disorder can easily strike those with an obsessive compulsive disorder - it’s just another way to exert control over their lives. Similarly, women who are depressed or anxious are more likely to have an eating disorder.
Some athletes and exercise fanatics are at risk of developing eating disorders under the pretense that it will enhance their performance.
And then there are the societal pressures that impact your self image to a huge extent. If your mom or sister frequently remarks on your less-than-perfect body and hints that you could lose a few pounds, even with a teasing approach, things can take a terrible twist into an eating disorder that destroys your body.
To prevent yourself from developing or further involving yourself in an eating disorder lifestyle, youll want to take action if you fit any of these profiles. Discuss this issue with your physician and have him or her help you determine what would be considered a healthy weight and diet for your particular body type.
If those around you are criticizing you destructively, try building your confidence by socializing with people who don’t criticize you unnecessarily.
Also, don’t fall into the mindset that there is something wrong with you if you don’t look exactly like the models on the covers of magazines. Remember two things: First, most people do NOT look like this and many of these models do not look like this in real life! Second, even these same models will tell you that they are grateful for digital photo technology for making it possible for their own imperfections to be covered up for these photos.
About the Author:
Kim Archer writes about women’s wellness. She is publisher of The Internet Spa, where you’ll find up-to-date information to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.
Tags: Disorders, Eating, Eating Disorder, Exercise, Health, Mental Health, obsessive compulsive disorder, Weight Loss/ Obesity
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Women have been inclined to “Slim is in” bash because of the advertisements. They struggle to have a sexy and skinny body, and idolized those models. But what they don’t know is… most of those models have eating disorders which are not healthy for their body. And some of the photos on magazines are already edited and photoshoped to make it look perfect. But a perfect body is a healthy body. Having eating disorder can be a risk factor for depression and stress.