Beauty Only Skin Deep: The Reality of Anorexia and Bulimia

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There are many forms of eating disorders in the world; however, the two most common disorders are Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. Anorexia and Bulimia are found mostly in teens and young adult women (Amjad). Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person will starve them self in order to loose weight. (Amjad) Bulimia Nervosa is another common form of an eating disorder. In this case a person will go through periods of binge eating and then self-induce themselves to purge or vomit. (Amjad) Although we know many things about the physical aspects of these disorders, scientists still ponder on why people may develop one or both of these two eating disorders. Through much research, scientists may have found three possible explanations, which are pressure from society and friends, genetic links, or mental health related issues, as well as through pop culture media. There are also treatments available to those that fall victim and for those who want to be anorexic or bulimic there is support website that you give you tips and tricks to help you get started. Most people would say that in order to strive to be what society wants a person to look like, young females, in particular, teenagers and young adults, would starve or use self-induced purging in order to make themselves acceptable. Most people with these two eating disorders usually strive to make everything perfect in their lives. (Anorexia & Bulimia) The victims of these disorders usually get good grades and are highly involved in their community. (Anorexia & Bulimia) Usually they feel like one way to take control of their lives is to control what they eat. (Anorexia &Bulimia) In most cases, anorexics tend to be of normal weight and become withdrawn right before the... ... middle of paper ... .... "Anorexia & Bulima Causes." Anorexia Causes Explained. anorexia report, n.d. Web. 7 Apr. 2011. Black Swan. Dir. Darren Aronofsky. Perf. Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel. Fox Searchlight Pictures, 2011. Film. "Brain Imaging Studies - Investigation - UCSD Eating Disorders Program." Eating Disorders Treatment and Research Program | UC San Diego. University of California Sandiago/ Medical School, n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2011. DeAngelis, Tori. " Promising treatments for anorexia and bulimia." American Psychological Association (APA). Amrican Phychological Assositation, n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2011. "Is Anorexia in the Genes? Twin Studies Offer Clues - Los Angeles Times." Featured Articles From The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 1998. Web. 7 Apr. 2011. "PRO ANA thinness addiction." PRO ANA thinness addiction. tumblr , n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2011.

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