“I WAS opposed to gays and lesbians, but last year I realized that the one thing I didn't want to be was judged, and I was the one doing the judging.”
—Tessa, 16, Meherrin, VA
What are the dangers of eating disorders?
Depriving your body of food prevents it from working. Anorexics don’t get enough nutrition, vitamins and minerals. That means their kidneys can stop working. They can end up with severe infections, go blind and even have heart attacks.
Binging and vomiting also deprive the body of nutrients. This can cause problems with the lining of the stomach and increase the risks for certain types of cancer.
People with eating disorders also often lose their hair, have brittle nails, low blood pressure, sleeping problems and serious stomach problems, along with other physical ailments.
People with eating disorders often become depressed. They withdraw from family, friends and school activities. The depression can make the eating disorder worse. Some people with eating disorders get so depressed they try to kill themselves.
If you or someone you know has an eating disorder, please click here for helpful resources. Also, talk with a trusted adult—a parent, teacher, school counselor, coach, neighbor, or another relative, for example.
Binging and vomiting also deprive the body of nutrients. This can cause problems with the lining of the stomach and increase the risks for certain types of cancer.
People with eating disorders also often lose their hair, have brittle nails, low blood pressure, sleeping problems and serious stomach problems, along with other physical ailments.
People with eating disorders often become depressed. They withdraw from family, friends and school activities. The depression can make the eating disorder worse. Some people with eating disorders get so depressed they try to kill themselves.
If you or someone you know has an eating disorder, please click here for helpful resources. Also, talk with a trusted adult—a parent, teacher, school counselor, coach, neighbor, or another relative, for example.
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Your Comments
I wish I had 3 wishes
Posted by: SkittlezGurl95 on Apr 20th, 2008 3:08pm
If I had 3 wishes ma first one will be my body! I f******
hate it! Im fat!
i hate my body: Response
Posted by: StacieS on Oct 8th, 2007 1:14pm
It seems to me that r*** can cause intense feelings - like
hating your body. I don't think you are crazy at all! I
think you need and deserve some support and help. Did you
tell people about the r***? Did you gt counseling? Even if
you did, I think this is a good time to get more support
around your body image issues. Talk to a school counselor or
tell someone in your family that you want counseling. You
can also start by calling the hotline at www.RAINN.org. They
will understand and help you.
i hate my body
Posted by: les_lover_grl on Oct 5th, 2007 11:37pm
ever since i was...r***d i have absolutely hated my body is
that bad? i can't seem to find a way to accept it the way it
is it just seems soo disgusting...am i crazy it was almost 3
yrs ago!
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RE: I wish I had 3 wishes
Posted by: DanR on Apr 22nd, 2008 3:02pm
I'm very sorry and concerned that you feel this way about
your body. Many people go through different times in their
life where there are different things that they don't like
about their bodies, so you are not alone. Adolescence can
be especially difficult because everyone's bodies (and body
parts) are developing at such different paces. The best way
to change your body image is to accept your body as it is.
Check out this site for some more info:
http://www.bodypositive.com/.