Anorexia and bulimia are mental illnesses that are increasing rapidly among teenagers. The pressure to look ‘perfect’ on social media, stress and low self-confidence are further increasing these problems. If they are not treated in time, then these diseases can be very harmful for physical and mental health. Let’s know here..
What is anorexia?
Anorexia is an eating disorder in which a person worries excessively about his weight. In this worry, the person starts avoiding food and starts eating very little. He always feels that he is overweight, no matter how thin he is. Due to this, he gradually becomes a victim of malnutrition. What is bulimia? Bulimia is also an eating disorder, but in this the person first eats a lot of food, which is called binge eating, and then vomits or exercises excessively to remove it. A person suffering from bulimia is very concerned about his body image, and he resorts to unhealthy methods to lose weight. Why is the risk increasing among teenagers? Effect of social media: Today’s teenagers spend hours on social media, where they are often shown the image of a ‘perfect’ body. To achieve this ideal image, they start starving themselves or adopting unhealthy methods.
How to prevent?
- Family support: Family members should talk openly with teenagers and give them emotional support.
- Healthy habits: Teenagers should develop the habit of eating properly and exercising regularly, so that they can think positively about their body.
- Seek help: If a teenager shows symptoms of anorexia or bulimia, he should immediately seek help from a mental health specialist.
- With the right information and support at the right time, these dangerous eating disorders can be avoided and teenagers can get a chance to live a healthy life.
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