Eating Disorders
Eating disorders have become a fairly common yet extremely dangerous concern over the years. It is a very serious illness that should not be taken lightly. According to studies, 20% of people suffering from an eating disorder will die from complications caused by it. Don't think 20% is a very big number? When you're dealing with DEATH, it is. Think of your 10 closest friends. 20% of 10 people is 2. So if all 10 of those closest friends had an eating disorder, 2 of those would be very likely to die due to complications from it. Let's stop the cycle!
Most Common Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa
What it is: When a person starves themselves to lose weight. They have a fear of gaining weight and obsession with being thin.
Possible side effects: Extreme weight loss; damage to brain, heart, and other organs; dehydration; osteoporosis; low blood pressure; irregular heartbeat; screwy menstrual cycle; constipation; dry skin; intolerance to cold temperatures; brittle nails; dizziness; fainting; seizures; fatigue; abnormal blood count; thin hair; hair loss; elevated liver enzymes; depression; mood swings; slowed thinking; memory loss; tooth decay; gum damage; headaches; bloating; anemia; low blood pressure; death; etc.
Bulimia Nervosa
What it is: When a person binge eats (eats a large amount of food in a short time) and then purges (rids themselves of the food by vomiting, taking a laxative, or exercising excessively) in order to lose weight. They, too, have a fear of gaining weight and obsession with being thin.
Possible side effects: Weight gain; weight loss; abdominal pain; bloating; constipation; screwy menstrual cycle; ruptured stomach or esophagus; swollen salivary glands; ulcers; chronic sore throat; hoarseness; tooth decay; acid reflux; mouth sores; busted blood vessels in the eyes; weakness; dizziness; swollen hands and/or feet; depression; anxiety; dry skin; scuffed up knuckles; heart failure; anemia; low pulse; low blood pressure; diarrhea; dehydration; death; etc.
Binge Eating Disorder
What it is: When a person regularly binge eats (eating a large amount of food in a short time, even when full or not the least bit hungry.) Unlike Bulimia Nervosa, however, binge eaters do not purge afterwards.
Possible side effects: Weight gain; anxiety; insomnia; diabetes; obesity; sleep apnea; joint and muscle pain; heart disease; high blood pressure; gallbladder disease; osteoarthritis; gastrointestinal problems; death; etc.
Treating Eating Disorders
The best way to beat an eating disorder is to not let it grab ahold of you in the first place. The longer a person suffers from an eating disorder, the harder it is to beat. If you or someone you know is suffering from an eating disorder, get help. Now. Do not delay. The longer a person suffers with one of these disorders, the closer they could be to dying. Act now. Please.
Call the toll-free confidential help line at: 1-800-931-2237 or click here to chat with a helpline volunteer.
Most Common Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa
What it is: When a person starves themselves to lose weight. They have a fear of gaining weight and obsession with being thin.
Possible side effects: Extreme weight loss; damage to brain, heart, and other organs; dehydration; osteoporosis; low blood pressure; irregular heartbeat; screwy menstrual cycle; constipation; dry skin; intolerance to cold temperatures; brittle nails; dizziness; fainting; seizures; fatigue; abnormal blood count; thin hair; hair loss; elevated liver enzymes; depression; mood swings; slowed thinking; memory loss; tooth decay; gum damage; headaches; bloating; anemia; low blood pressure; death; etc.
Bulimia Nervosa
What it is: When a person binge eats (eats a large amount of food in a short time) and then purges (rids themselves of the food by vomiting, taking a laxative, or exercising excessively) in order to lose weight. They, too, have a fear of gaining weight and obsession with being thin.
Possible side effects: Weight gain; weight loss; abdominal pain; bloating; constipation; screwy menstrual cycle; ruptured stomach or esophagus; swollen salivary glands; ulcers; chronic sore throat; hoarseness; tooth decay; acid reflux; mouth sores; busted blood vessels in the eyes; weakness; dizziness; swollen hands and/or feet; depression; anxiety; dry skin; scuffed up knuckles; heart failure; anemia; low pulse; low blood pressure; diarrhea; dehydration; death; etc.
Binge Eating Disorder
What it is: When a person regularly binge eats (eating a large amount of food in a short time, even when full or not the least bit hungry.) Unlike Bulimia Nervosa, however, binge eaters do not purge afterwards.
Possible side effects: Weight gain; anxiety; insomnia; diabetes; obesity; sleep apnea; joint and muscle pain; heart disease; high blood pressure; gallbladder disease; osteoarthritis; gastrointestinal problems; death; etc.
Treating Eating Disorders
The best way to beat an eating disorder is to not let it grab ahold of you in the first place. The longer a person suffers from an eating disorder, the harder it is to beat. If you or someone you know is suffering from an eating disorder, get help. Now. Do not delay. The longer a person suffers with one of these disorders, the closer they could be to dying. Act now. Please.
Call the toll-free confidential help line at: 1-800-931-2237 or click here to chat with a helpline volunteer.
Females are more likely to suffer from an eating disorder, however, there are many male sufferers as well. As humans, we never seem to be happy with ourselves or our appearance...we're always wishing something were different. "I'm too fat, too skinny, too pale, too tall, too short, etc."
You are beautiful just the way you are, love yourself!!!!!!
You are beautiful just the way you are, love yourself!!!!!!