eyewatch myHealth: Anorexia Nervosa

Fat, big pig, quick-sweat roundhouse, porky-looking slob blob couch potato is what 1% of the nation who suffer from anorexia nervosa see in their reflection when they look in a mirror. Not a big deal if the number is low right? Well did I also mention that number is growing?

Though some statistics have shown that 50% of girls in their mid-teens feel they are overweight, and over 60% diet, unfortunately, it is hard to determine more because so many people hide it.

Whether you are white, black, yellow, or blue, male, female, Hindu or Christian, you are not exempt from fearing the thought of gaining weight, obsessively exercising or dieting, and starving yourself. Thus, resulting in the life-threatening disease that can harm your body.

Without proper treatment, anorexia nervosa can lead to depression, phobias, panic attacks, post-tramatic stress, substance abuse, and even death.

There are many forms of treatment, including seeing a physician, receiving support from loved ones, and going to therapy. You may also consider these options.

Do you know someone who is struggling with this? Have you felt like it may be time for a change in how you view yourself?

Drop a Buzz.

Urstrulee,

KareemaBee
Spread Love. Live life. Be Inspired.

Source: Health.com, Mirror-Mirror, WebMD

Pic: whatthehealthmag.wordpress.com

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Eye Am Here 4 U

When my cousin was 19, he started to hear voices.

His whole life he lived rather normally as a smart, handsome, lady-loving, all-around typical teenager.

However, that all changed the day he decided to try drugs for the first time, which triggered a chemical imbalance in his brain, and resulted in schizophrenia.

It took one time. That was it.

And now a paternal genetic condition has changed his life, as he knows it.

My family gives him as much support as we can, and we love him deeply. But we can never understand the internal battle that he goes through.

My point is: health is not only physical. It is mental as well.

So when you stress out, become depressed, easily angered, & allow your anxiousness to drive you, it can heavily impact your level of functionality.

I know some of us work out regularly and try to diet.

But do you really know what it means to take care of your mind, heart and soul as well? Are you aware of the words you consume, the ideas you create, the consequences of your actions, and people you hang around?

Do you know what true joy is? Do you have a source of inspiration? Do you have someone to lean on when things get tough?

I know I always talk about healthy dishes but I thought this time you could try a different food for thought.

Do you know anyone who suffers from a mental health condition?

If so, drop a buzz.

Urstrulee,

KareemaBee

Spread Love. Live life. Be Inspired.

Proud supporter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

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