Anorexia/Bulimia and eating disorders Options

[Tung]

Is it an actual disease, like genetically, or just us being "conceited" and trying to fit the "norm" and be skinny. I read somewhere in one of my Woman Studies course readers, that it was highly believed for many years, that anorexia was just a mental and social thing that girls or boys dealt with because of the social barrings and peer pressure. But like recently they discovered like this anorexia thing is an actual disease? I'm not all so sure, but just want to know your take on this.

Reason for edit: It's spelled "bulimia." ;] - Cristy

[karmakiller]

^ Well, I think there deffinitely is a genetic predisposition to developing an eating disorder. But there is also a genetic predisposition to depression, and depression may be a cause for an eating disorder.

I do agree that images in the media put a lot of pressure on young girls. I hate seeing stick thin models. I think that a fit and toned body is beautiful. Not a girl who is ready to pass out with sunk in eyes.

[shoryuken]

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^ Well, I think there deffinitely is a genetic predisposition to developing an eating disorder. But there is also a genetic predisposition to depression, and depression may be a cause for an eating disorder.

I do agree that images in the media put a lot of pressure on young girls. I hate seeing stick thin models. I think that a fit and toned body is beautiful. Not a girl who is ready to pass out with sunk in eyes.

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