The Second Side of the Mirror:
Anorexia Nervosa
Many of us have been through a rough time in our life. Although, some people may have it worse than others. There could be drugs, alcohol and even weight gain. But, many people go through anorexia nervosa which is now gradually increasing. Anorexia nervosa as a disease, while others think it is a true struggle which cannot be helped. By my research, anorexia nervosa is a mental, emotional and physical disorder which leads to extreme weight loss and bulimia nervosa.
“It began much sooner, but it came to awareness in the 12th century. From that point on, the disease had come to awareness and is now 0.9% to 2.2% of women and 0.2% to 0.3% of men are diagnosed with anorexia nervosa” (Emily Deans, …show more content…
Teenage girls and adults view ourselves as a “fat girl” and often feel depressed or ashamed of our weight at some point in our lives or even on television. The social ideal of what is brought to us on fashion magazines and campaigns have a negative impact on us. Women and men who are models and ambassadors are so emaciated or muscular, it is simply outrageous. With these two symptoms, they lead to having a mental stage of anorexia nervosa.
Anorexia nervosa causes not only mental pain, but emotional pain. Over exercising and stepping on the scale causes many tears, stress and I can conclude by my research it truly is the second side of the mirror. We are too harsh on ourselves and look more at our surroundings and we do not accept ourselves for who we …show more content…
During 2012, I had noticed her losing a bit of weight after our thanksgiving break. I thought that it was just a diet at first. Then one day at practice she was rehearsing a ballet piece called “Nikita”, which required her to wear a bikini and a veil. I noticed that her sternum and rib cage bones were sticking out of her body. Something was not right, she was anorexic. As time passed I did not speak to her about the condition she was in, because my teacher did. Foster did get thin and thinner, almost too thin to where I felt she was going to faint while dancing. Thankfully a year later she went to group therapy, was healthier and happier and also told me a bit about her disease. I remember her speaking to me about her fantasy. Her fantasy was to become a Victoria Secret model. She was depressed for a couple of months due to moving schools and not having any friends outside of ballet. By our conversation, I could conclude how depressed she was and how media has a negative impact on us.
After having treatment, it is important to not weigh yourself constantly or look at yourself in the mirror. Stick to your treatment plan and do not isolate yourself from family members and friends. There are not specific types of medicines to take for anorexia nervosa and or bulimia but forms of meditation and yoga do help from anxiety people have had throughout their
Anorexia Nervosa
Many of us have been through a rough time in our life. Although, some people may have it worse than others. There could be drugs, alcohol and even weight gain. But, many people go through anorexia nervosa which is now gradually increasing. Anorexia nervosa as a disease, while others think it is a true struggle which cannot be helped. By my research, anorexia nervosa is a mental, emotional and physical disorder which leads to extreme weight loss and bulimia nervosa.
“It began much sooner, but it came to awareness in the 12th century. From that point on, the disease had come to awareness and is now 0.9% to 2.2% of women and 0.2% to 0.3% of men are diagnosed with anorexia nervosa” (Emily Deans, …show more content…
Teenage girls and adults view ourselves as a “fat girl” and often feel depressed or ashamed of our weight at some point in our lives or even on television. The social ideal of what is brought to us on fashion magazines and campaigns have a negative impact on us. Women and men who are models and ambassadors are so emaciated or muscular, it is simply outrageous. With these two symptoms, they lead to having a mental stage of anorexia nervosa.
Anorexia nervosa causes not only mental pain, but emotional pain. Over exercising and stepping on the scale causes many tears, stress and I can conclude by my research it truly is the second side of the mirror. We are too harsh on ourselves and look more at our surroundings and we do not accept ourselves for who we …show more content…
During 2012, I had noticed her losing a bit of weight after our thanksgiving break. I thought that it was just a diet at first. Then one day at practice she was rehearsing a ballet piece called “Nikita”, which required her to wear a bikini and a veil. I noticed that her sternum and rib cage bones were sticking out of her body. Something was not right, she was anorexic. As time passed I did not speak to her about the condition she was in, because my teacher did. Foster did get thin and thinner, almost too thin to where I felt she was going to faint while dancing. Thankfully a year later she went to group therapy, was healthier and happier and also told me a bit about her disease. I remember her speaking to me about her fantasy. Her fantasy was to become a Victoria Secret model. She was depressed for a couple of months due to moving schools and not having any friends outside of ballet. By our conversation, I could conclude how depressed she was and how media has a negative impact on us.
After having treatment, it is important to not weigh yourself constantly or look at yourself in the mirror. Stick to your treatment plan and do not isolate yourself from family members and friends. There are not specific types of medicines to take for anorexia nervosa and or bulimia but forms of meditation and yoga do help from anxiety people have had throughout their