Eating Disorders
| Eating Disorders effect many people in today's society. Just how prevalant are they? Some studies I'e read suggest that at least half of our population is overweight and that many of these people may have an eating disorder. Another study cites statistics showing that 4 percent of young women suffer from Bulimia, another eating disorder. We have all heard of the illness Anorexia at one time or another. |
"All my life I've battled
a food disorder but didn't know it.
Whenever life has gotten the
least bit stressful I'd head to
the fridge and eat whatever
was in sight. If I was bored I'd
eat. If I was excited I'd eat.
If I was happy I'd eat. My life
centered around food. I was
miserable. I'd diet and lose the
weight then gain it back again.
My childhood and Teen years
were terrible. Food was a punishment
and/or a reward.
My least weight was 128 lbs.
as a teen. My heaviest was 272.
I have kids now and want to
learn healthy eating habits to
teach them. I have a long way
to go." L. Aged 33
| Just what is an Eating Disorder? How do you know if you or someone you love suffers from this problem? If you think it effects you or someone you care about what do you do about it? Click on the links below. They will take you to sites with more information and tell you how and where to get the help necessary to conquer this illness. |
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