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Thinking About Eating DisordersAs health and wellness editors with young kids we worry about whether our kids are eating right or not, especially our daughters. Society seems to place an unwritten rule on women that they must be thin or they are not attractive, sexy, successful etc… the list could go on and on. Our Eating Disorders Information Portal is designed to contain all of our research we’ve done on eating disorders for your use and reference. We all know someone who is too thin, or starves themselves to fit into the small clothes sizes. Most don’t think they have a problem and relatives sometimes don’t recognize it as a problem. There are many questions in the situation, the major one being do they have an eating disorder? If they do have an eating disorder, what type is it….anorexia, bulimia? The interesting thing we found is it’s not just women who have eating disorders; men also have eating disorders and it is much hard for them to get the help they need. If you yourself have an eating disorder, or your helping a friend recognize they have an eating disorder, spend the time going through this information portal and start a plan today to find a solution to your problem, your life literally depends on it.
Males with Eating DisordersWhen you think of eating disorders, several things may pop into your mind. Most often, people think about anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and they think that it is a problem that affects females. However, there are males that suffer from the same problems. While in lesser numbers, the problem that these men face is just as significant. In this article, we'll examine the problem posed when it comes to males and eating disorders.While in the past, eating disorders were not common amongst men, the numbers are definitely on the increase. A few decades ago, the general consensus was that approximately one in sixteen eating disorder sufferers were males. Today, studies have shown that one out of every five anorexia sufferers is a male, and one in every nine to twelve bulimia suffers is a male as well. While the disorders are basically the same amongst the sexes, there are some differences when it comes to the risk factors for men. Most often, men who are suffering from anorexia are bulimia begin doing so at a later age than females. Also, men are more likely to suffer an eating disorder due to the fact that they were overweight when they were younger. Another risk factor that can affect a male's likelihood to get an eating disorder is the participation in sports that demand a thin body. Those who are involved in wrestling and other sports that rely on weight rankings are particularly susceptible to resulting to drastic means to cut weight. Also, jobs that males take on that require a certain degree of fitness and a thin physique can result in eating disorders. Homosexual males can be at a particular risk for an eating disorder as well. One of the most tragic issues when it comes to males facing eating disorders is that many feel too ashamed of their problem to speak to a doctor or a counselor. All sufferers of eating disorders are unlikely to solve their problems on their own, and the use of an outside source of help such as a counselor is often required to make a full recovery. Since the problem is psychologically based and not simply the result of bad decisions, many who try to stop their eating disorder without fully understanding it tend to relapse. Untreated eating disorders can cause the body to waste away, leaving the bones and muscles to deteriorate to a morbid degree. The heart can also be affected when extreme weight loss from an eating disorder is present; the results can be deadly. To that end, if you or someone you know is a male facing an eating disorder, counseling should be arranged. While bulimia and anorexia are problems that are thought to be not present in males, the statistics show that it simply is not true. Proper medical treatment is the best chance that one has of recovery when it comes to eating disorders, and it is highly recommended as the problem may be too difficult to handle on your own. Written by: Scott Parat
An Eating
Disorder is truly is a life and death discussion. Admitting you might have
an eating disorder of some type is the first step in finding a solution to
your problem. This information portal was designed to help you in finding a
solution to your eating disorder problems. Know
someone with and eating disorder? Do them a favor and e-mail them a link to
this site, it just might save their life!
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