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"Many complex factors lead millions of adolescents and adults to extreme dieting, and many develop dangerous, and sometimes deadly, eating disorders. Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating, and overeating are not simply about food and weight, but are far more complex.

Those with eating disorders desperately attempt to seek approval and acceptance, and may find it, temporarily, through the pursuit of thinness or the comfort of food. The eating disorder is merely a voice through which the body expresses itself and its unmet needs. Underlying issues, current stressors, and biochemical predispositions may cause one to turn to starving, bingeing, purging, or compulsively exercising as a means of coping. Admitting you have an eating, exercise, or body image problem that requires treatment is a difficult step to take and getting the right help is essential!"    --Courtesty edreferral.com

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Body Image

Loving Your Body Inside and Out

With a positive or healthy body image, a woman has a real perception of her size and shape. She also feels comfortable with her body. With a negative body image, a woman has a distorted perception of her shape and size, compares her body to others, and feels shame and anxiety about her body. Being unhappy with your body can affect how you think and feel about yourself as a person. A poor body image can lead to emotional distress, low self-esteem, unhealthy dieting habits, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Developing a positive body image and a healthy mental attitude is crucial to a woman's happiness and wellness.