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There must be some reason why some girls are never happy with the way their bodies look while other girls are always comfortable in their own skins. Why is this? There are many factors, and self esteem issues are only one of the possibilities.

A common factor in eating disorders is your gender. But even though more females than males experience this illness, there’s a disturbing increase in the number of young men who are inclined to be bulimic or anorexic. It’s not just a women’s problem anymore.

Age may be a factor but not necessarily the only determinant. Anyone can suffer from an eating disorder, and they can arise in middle-aged people. Most victims can trace the roots of their disorder to their teens or early twenties.

If someone near to you has an eating disorder, such as a close relative, your chances of following the same path increase. You might think such a situation would convince you of the dangers, but too often it can make such behavior seem perfectly acceptable instead.

A person who has a mental disorder such as an OCD can also suffer an eating disorder, as controlling food and eating is another way to control the world around them. Similarly, there is an increased rate of eating disorders in women suffering from depression or anxiety.

Those who are intensely competitive in athletics or compulsive exercisers are also candidates for developing eating disorders. These individuals sometimes believe that the disorder will help them become better athletes.

And then there are the societal pressures that impact your self image to a huge extent. If your mom or sister frequently remarks on your less-than-perfect body and hints that you could lose a few pounds, even with a teasing approach, things can take a terrible twist into an eating disorder that destroys your body.

If you think you fit into any of these scenarios, you’ll need to stop yourself before you go any further towards an eating disorder. Visit your physician and talk to her about the problem. Get the facts on what a healthy weight and calorie intake is for you.

Work on building your self esteem and confidence and try to avoid people who criticize you all of the time. Don’t listen to these bad influences that are driving you to an eating disorder.

Don’t get caught up in the dream of looking like the anorexic cover girl on the latest fashion magazine. Even the most gorgeous models will acknowledge that they are grateful for the photo retouching software that makes their bodies look so perfect.

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