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Body Image As young adults it is at times difficult to feel good bout ourselves. We look into the mirror and do not see anything resembling the beauty that resides on the pages of the popular magazines. It is easy to see how many people can become depressed due to a negative body image. Boyd image, depression, and eating disorders can be linked together but can also be difficult to understand. Self-esteem is having a positive sense of ourselves and liking who we are; it is being able to trust ourselves and seek the advice of others. We are able to make mistakes and acknowledge them ourselves and to others. When we have positive self-image we have feelings of competence and self worth. What is anorexia nervosa? Having an obsessive interest in: Food Body weight Body image Women who are diagnosed with anorexia: Do not eat Constantly think about food Have thoughts of an obsessive compulsive nature Social isolation Revulsion towards fat Self-indulgence Very distorted sense of their body image This leads to a refusal to maintain a normal body weight for their height. They fear gaining weight and getting fat, so they may exercise excessively and compulsively. They often have hidden depression that is linked with their selfconcept. Some other symptoms: Insomnia Lack of concentration Indecisiveness Mood swings, fatigue Lethargy Their hormone production is decreased and may contribute to the chances of getting osteoporosis later in life due to the lack of proper nutrition. What is bulimia nervosa? Bulimia may be easier to hide than anorexia because women who have this disorder can keep a normal body weight. Some other symptoms of this disorder: Preoccupation with food Possible depression Fast Exercise excessively Bulimics binge and eat for as much as two hours and then, feeling guilty, they will purge their stomach. This is done by vomiting, the use of laxatives, diuretics, and enemas. They also use over the counter pills to maintain their required weight. Bulimics may have: Low self-esteem Intolerance of frustration May not be able to express and recognize problems and feelings The actions of bulimia can cause: Dehydration Imbalance of potassium, sodium and can lead to: o Fatigue o Seizures o Irregular heartbeat o Brittle bones Bulimia can result in: Stomach damage Esophagus damage Constipation Bloating Mouth and teeth problems What is a binge eating disorder? A binge eating disorder is similar to bulimia except that purging is not involved. Bingers: Overweight due to compulsive overeating Eat alone and they eat large amounts of food May have major depression May have anxiety disorders Frequently feel frustrated Low self-esteem Can be very obese Can result in: o High blood pressure o Clogged vessels o Heart attacks o Strokes o Diabetes o Bone or joint disorders What is depression? Individuals with depression have many symptoms. Usually five of these symptoms as well as one or two are present in some two-week period: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Depressed most of the day and almost every day Loss of interest and motivation Significant weight loss or gain Insomnia or hypersomnia almost daily Abnormal speeding up or down of activities and mental processes nearly every day Fatigue and memory loss Not able to think or concentrate and have indecisiveness Have feelings of worthlessness or guilt (low self-esteem) Thoughts of death What should I do if I think I have any of these disorders? Depression, bulimia, and anorexia are serious disorders that can become a controlling factor of life. They also affect friends and family members who do not have the disease. To sufferers they feel like hopeless diseases that have no cure. But remember that you are not alone and there are those who can help. If you think that you have any of these disorders, please take the first step and call for help. If you think that you know anyone with these diseases please talk to someone you trust. You can help yourself and those you love. National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association 730 N. Franklin St., Suite 501 (800) 8026-3632 (312) 642-0079 (312) 642-7243—fax Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders Inc. PO Box 7 Highland Park, IL 60035 (847) 831-3438 National Eating Disorders Organization (NEDO) 6655 South Yale Ave. Tulsa, OK 64137 (918) 481-4044 All information taken from online article : College Women In The Know: A Kaleidoscope of Topics for a Foundation of Health http://www.melpomene.org/intheknow/bodyimage.html