Who is at Risk of Developing an Eating Disorder?
Just one glance through a women’s magazine and it’s easy to see that “thin is in.” Many supermodels and actresses of the day are literally waif thin and relish in the fact that they are all but skin and bones. It is no surprise that many young women choose to emulate these highly successful and famous people which can often lead them down a dangerous path of an eating disorder. Let it be said, however, that certainly not all thin women are suffering from an eating disorder as some simply have a high metabolism and any dieting or exercise they do has a dramatic affect on their thin frame. But for those women who are suffering from a variety of psychological issues, the horror of an eating disorder may take hold and work too seriously harm their health.
Let’s look at some of the characteristics that people may have that can lead to an eating disorder.
Those that suffer from Insecurity-Anyone that feels insecure about themselves is often more likely to become affected by an eating disorder. They often feel that nothing they do or say is truly good enough for others and this can often relate to how they feel about the way they look as well. They may feel some sense of gratification when they lose weight and get thinner to help battle these feelings of insecurity which if, left unchecked, can spiral out of control and lead to incredibly harmful health situations.
Those that are impressionable-Some folks are more interested in what others are doing and tend to be followers rather than leaders. These people may see those such as the supermodels and actors we mentioned before and assume that they should try to follow in their footsteps. This can lead them to choose the quick path to a skinny body which could certainly turn into an eating disorder.
People who lack discipline-If someone is looking to lose weight very quickly but they lack the discipline necessary to follow a consistent plan of diet and exercise that may take some time to achieve, they may instead choose shortcuts such as throwing up meals they have eaten so as not to gain weight from the calories they consume. While this individual practice may not be an eating disorder itself, it certainly can lead to one if the practice is continued. In addition, such eating disorders as anorexia can occur if the same people choose to quit eating altogether in order to reach their weight loss goals. Those with the discipline will choose a safe and healthy path of weight loss and physical fitness that, while it may take longer, is truly the healthier plan of action.
Those that suffer from depression-Depression can be a serious illness that can result in a variety of negative outcomes including even death. People that suffer from depression may manifest their feelings by engaging in such harmful practices as not eating and binging and purging. They may have an unhealthy attitude towards food because of their overall negative outlook on life. An eating disorder is certainly not the most severe thing that can befall one with depression so if it is ever suspected that someone you know or love or even you may be affected with depression, treatment should be sought immediately.
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