Anorexia Articles - Are You at Risk for Having an Eating Disorder

There are many questions in life that go unanswered but there are some that should be explained to a greater detail ; such as Eating Disorders.  Many girls and young ladies see very differently through their eyes than others when weight issues start becoming a central theme in their life.

While female are more likely to go down this road let us not forget that there is a growing number of young men suffering from this as well.  And that does include bulimic or anorexic tendencies.

Another myth is that this is a young person's problem.  False.  The longer and deep rooted an eating disorder becomes in a persons life then it prolongs itself.  There are still many older people, including middle aged people suffering with this.

If you think you are immune then think again.  Most of the cases of bulimic or anorexic tendencies can be found within a loving family atmosphere.  Maybe it was not deliberate but it started there.  Think about it, a simple statement like, "Putting on a few pounds aren't you?" EVEN though the person does not appear to be gaining weight can be a deadly comment.

Another factor that plays into this whole eating disorder problem is having the need to control one's environment like a compulsive disorder like OCD.  This is yet another way for a person to control their life.  Add to this the fact that people potentially suffering from anxiety, depression or even abuse maybe a candidate for an eating disorder.

So far many potential sources of having an eating disorder has been discussed but do not exclude people who have the need to OVER exercise or even those that feel they need to compete in every competition that comes around the corner.

But the biggest problem area is peer pressure.  The old saying "Kids can be mean." is VERY true.  At such young ages kids tend to have a fixed view about them.  So when people start to make fun of them then their own perceptions about themselves change.  Most of the time they survive this but there are those that do not and end up with a severe eating disorder.

There are many other reasons that can possibly be factored into this problem but there is one common theme.

If you have this problem then you should seek advice.  You need to protect yourself.  This kind of disorder is killing your body.  If you think that you are different and you won't suffer then think again.  The vast majority who are suffering like you also think the same way.

It just does not work.  It never has and never will.

Avoid the fantasy all together.  It is not a win-win situation and in the end you could die.  Educate yourself, your family, and your friends.  If people still think that you are fat or over weight then change your environment or possibly your friends too.  Families need to address this problem head-on and quit hiding or turning their head to the problem.  After all, it could be the family’s fault that you or a loved one is suffering from an eating disorder.

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