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Everyone values beauty. We see beauty everyday: in nature, in art, in clothing, in people, and in ourselves. Everyone has a different idea of what they consider beauty to be, but many women aren’t happy with what they see in the mirror. Some will take their quest for beauty so far that it will lead to an eating disorder.
Is It Her? Is It You?
The National Eating Disorders Association estimates that over 10 million females have an eating disorder, and 40 percent are under 19. Could someone you know be among those millions? Know the signs:
She Could Be Anorexic If…
- She’s preoccupied with food, calories, dieting, and weight, insomuch that they have become a primary concern;
- She talks frequently about being fat, losing weight, or dissatisfaction with her body;
- She refuses foods or entire groups and denies her hunger;
- She fidgets with food on her plate, eats food in specific orders, or avoids mealtimes or situations involving food altogether.
She Could Be Bulimic If…
- She exhibits the first two signs of anorexia;
- She makes excuses to leave after a meal and goes into the bathroom soon after eating;
- She exhibits indications of vomiting like bad breath and watery eyes;
- You find laxatives or their wrappers;
- She eats large amounts of food or is quickly hungry again after meals;
- Her cheeks and jaws have become swollen or her teeth have discoloration or new damage.
Save a Life
If you think it’s an eating disorder, seek advice on ways to help; you could very well save a life. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; let your eyes see your beauty.
