Eating Disorders.

Eating disorders affect millions of people, thousands if which die from them every year. Thousands of women and an increasing number of men look at themselves in the mirror everyday and hate what they see. In their attempt to lose weight, they jeopardize and risk their own health so as to be accepted and fit into society. They may succumb to dieting due to social pressure, depression, puberty or for the sake of being in …

…women. However, there is still hope for sufferers. Admitting to having a problem should be the first step taken which should then be followed by seeking help from a doctor or specialist. There are also self help groups in which other people share similar problems which have proven to be very helpful to those trying to recover. These groups provide both information and support during the difficult times that everybody with these problems goes through.