Do false ideals of beauty lie behind most eating disorders? Is a slim woman more popular and beautiful?
Sugar Addiction and Fast Food Addiction is similar to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Eating disorders, binge eating, bulimia and often obesity are addictive disorders similar to alcohol and drug abuse. Psychotherapy can help people with these disorders. Start of Compulsive Eating Attacks Describes the conditions in which a compulsive eating attack starts. Factors Causing Ill-Health in our Culture: Normal Girls Pressed to Be Abnormally Slim Contradictory signals in our culture causes ill-health in teenagers. Cultural Background of Teen Eating Disorders 4-5 % of teen girls suffer from eating disorder in western societies. This is because of the cultural pressure to become abnormally thin. Family Responsibility for Eating Disorders; Problems with Parent Involvement Eating disorders is a family responsibility. Specific elements can be found, such as communication difficulties, incapacity to recognize emotions, serious concerns about weight and body image within the family, etc. Children Not Eating