“Oh my gosh, I’m so overweight.” “I should lose weight” “That’s disgusting! I can see your ribs.” “I just want to be different.” “I’d be happier if I was prettier.” I personally say and think these things about myself and sometimes even other people. Body image is something that defines me and others, not just mentally but physically. Self hate and criticism can contribute to an adverse display of body image. Body image provides an immersive journey of self esteem issues, depression and eating disorders. “Approximately 91% of women are unhappy with their bodies and resort to dieting to achieve their ideal body shape. Unfortunately, only 5% of women naturally possess the body type often portrayed by Americans in the media.” (11 Facts) I've heard the horror stories people claiming that girls throw up food for attention; however, who actually wants the taste of puke in their mouth all day? It lies deeper than just wanting attention, all the way to a mental health disorder. I’ve spent hours throwing up
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”More than half of teenage girls are, or think they should be, on diets. They want to lose some or all of the 40 pounds that females naturally gain between the ages of 8 and 14.” (Wpadmin) Dieting isn't the only way that people deal with their body image. On the occasion, they’ll even rely on plastic surgery to convert their once natural beautiful self to society's definition of beauty. According to Diana Zuckerman “in 2015, more than 226,000 cosmetic procedures were performed on patients between 13 and 19, including nearly 65,000 surgical procedures such as nose reshaping, breast lifts, breast augmentation, liposuction, and tummy tucks” (Zuckerman).
Although body image is a mental and physical health issue, it is treatable. Treatment plans are used to help teens and adults overcome health issues and make positive changes for the patient and shape the focus of their mental
”More than half of teenage girls are, or think they should be, on diets. They want to lose some or all of the 40 pounds that females naturally gain between the ages of 8 and 14.” (Wpadmin) Dieting isn't the only way that people deal with their body image. On the occasion, they’ll even rely on plastic surgery to convert their once natural beautiful self to society's definition of beauty. According to Diana Zuckerman “in 2015, more than 226,000 cosmetic procedures were performed on patients between 13 and 19, including nearly 65,000 surgical procedures such as nose reshaping, breast lifts, breast augmentation, liposuction, and tummy tucks” (Zuckerman).
Although body image is a mental and physical health issue, it is treatable. Treatment plans are used to help teens and adults overcome health issues and make positive changes for the patient and shape the focus of their mental