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| Image from Beat Eating Disorders |
It is the beginning of
Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Too much stress, anxiety, frustrations, and other negative
thoughts contribute to eating disorders. Some people are not aware that they
have an eating disorder. Often, eating disorders are not diagnosed. Sometimes,
eating disorders are hidden from the family and the family is not aware that
their teenager has an eating disorder.
Body image is one of
the issues that a teenager or an adult face due to peer pressure. Occasionally,
negative comments from a boyfriend or girlfriend distorts the body image of a
teenager and of an adult. Knowing the symptoms of various eating disorders can
help a family member. Yet, be careful with your words when you are giving support
to someone who is dealing with an eating disorder. Here are more resources about
eating disorders, giving support, and learning more about the symptoms of
eating disorders.
Common Eating Disorders:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/common-eating-disorders#bottom-line
What are Eating Disorders:
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/eating-disorders/what-are-eating-disorders
Beat Eating Disorders:
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
How to Help a Loved One-National Eating Disorders Association:
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/help/caregivers
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