Media alters the way people think and promotes
practices that are otherwise unhealthy or fatal. One of the most important
issues that teenagers face nowadays is body image issues. Trying to be thin and petite encourages teenagers to indulge in practices that can lead to various eating disorders.
practices that are otherwise unhealthy or fatal. One of the most important
issues that teenagers face nowadays is body image issues. Trying to be thin and petite encourages teenagers to indulge in practices that can lead to various eating disorders.
Eating Disorder
An eating disorder is any range of psychological characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits. Anorexia and bulimia are two of the most common eating disorders that people suffer from. These
disorders can develop during any life stage but typically appear during adolescence or young adulthood. They commonly coexist with other conditions such as anxiety disorders, substance abuse, or depression.
disorders can develop during any life stage but typically appear during adolescence or young adulthood. They commonly coexist with other conditions such as anxiety disorders, substance abuse, or depression.
Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa is a serious mental illness where people are of low weight due to limiting their energy intake. It can have damaging health effects such as brain damage, multi-organ failure, bone loss,
heart difficulties, and infertility. Anorexia can also be fatal.
heart difficulties, and infertility. Anorexia can also be fatal.
Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia is characterized by repeated binge eating followed by behaviors that compensate for overeating, Many different causes can such as forced vomiting, excessive exercise, or extreme use of laxatives. Bulimia can have injury effects, such as gastrointestinal problems, severe dehydration and heart difficulties.
Causes
Many different causes can lead to these disorders, such as:
·Negative body image – Sometimes people are bullied for the type of body they have and to overcome the hate they become the victim of these disorders.
· Family and childhood traumas – Sometimes family pressure may also be the reason for these disorders for some people.
·Professions like modeling or ballet – Professions like these force people to practice disruptive eating habits.
Symptoms
It is vital to educate oneself about the signs and symptoms of these disorders so
one can easily diagnose them. Signs and symptoms of anorexia and bulimia are:
one can easily diagnose them. Signs and symptoms of anorexia and bulimia are:
- Chronic dieting despite being hazardously underweight.
- Constant weight fluctuations.
- Engaging in ritualistic eating patterns, like cutting food into tiny pieces or eating alone.
Treatments
However, there are some treatments for these disorders:
·Medical care and monitoring – Addressing health issues that may have led to these disorders can be helpful
·Nutrition – Having proper guidance for eating normally can also be helpful for some people.
· Therapy – Talking about issues can also be relaxing for some people.
Eating disorders affect both males and females of any age. Mostly because everyone is easily influenced by
what is shown on media and it alters their perspective and makes them doubt their own self. Everyone needs to
embrace who they are and learn to live for their own self and not for others. It is easy to get overwhelmed but
with the proper guidance, people can learn to overcome these disorders.