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Nov 22, 2006
Men and Anorexia
Younger guys are trying to slim down on a progressively larger degree. Whereas men usually suffered from disorders such as “bigorexia,” where the individual pumps up to get larger muscles, and “orthorexia,” where the person is obsessed with healthy eating to an unhealthy degree, they are now being seen with a diagnosis for anorexia.
An 18 year old was interviewed as saying that trimming down was better than bulking up because thin is in, and not for just women.
"It's more socially acceptable to be too thin, rather than being too fat," he said.
"Generally, males are uncomfortable seeking help. Men may not be aware that they're suffering from an eating disorder. They may attribute their behaviors to normal exercise," stated Urszula Kelly from the Presbyterian Hospital.
Comments
Mar 28, 2009 8:30 PM
Guest :
I am a 21 year old male who has been fighting with and received exhaustive
treatment for anorexia for about two years now. The public needs to become
aware that men today are just as susceptible to this horrible affliction as
women are. The world today is largely ignorant to this exploding
phenomenon, and to mental illness on the whole. The truth is that mental
illness is an illness just the same as cancer, heart disease, multiple
sclerosis, and every other physical disease present in the human
population. The effect mental illness, including anorexia, has on peoples'
lives is just as destructive and staggering. The world needs to open its
eyes. I currently have a blog in which I address my own struggles with
anorexia, obsessive-compulsive disorder and severe chronic depression,
called The Black Lotus. Anyone reading this who has anorexia, OCD,
depression, or any other mental illness is more than welcome to check out
the blog and contribute with comments. You can find it at
http://www.blacklotusmathis.blogspot.com. Thanks for reading.
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