By Angie Best-Boss, Contributing Writer
For people struggling with an eating disorder, a distorted body image is common. They tend to see their bodies as being larger than they truly are.
Distorted body image combined with a thin-obsessed culture can make it difficult for people struggling with disordered eating.
Cosmetics, fashion, show business and other major industries have made us believe that our body types are inadequate for today's society. Advertisements have reduced us to specific body parts, all of which are naturally inferior to the Photoshopped images in print ads and TV commercials. We need makeup, a diet and a work out and perhaps even more: plastic surgery. Movies and TV programs tell women and even teenage girls that cosmetic surgery is necessary if they want to belong. In order to have a normal self-esteem., they need to have work done. It comes as no surprise that 80% of U.S. women are not satisfied with their looks and need minor and major revisions.
Join an online Eating Disorder Support Group for free as well as specific groups for Anorexia, Binge Eating, Bulimia, EDNOS and Exercise Addiction. Connect with others who are facing the same challenges.
The Eating Disorder Referral Organization offers this quiz on body image:
If you answered "Yes" to 3 or more questions, you may have a negative body image.
If negative body image is a problem for you, print out a copy of the questionnaire above, and take it with you to your medical doctor to use as a guide in order to receive proper help.
Call 1-866-222-1883 any time to speak with a specialist about treatment for Eating Disorders.
Click on a state below to find eating disorder treatment options that could be right for you.
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