Maria Conchita Alonso admits suffering from bulimia
At her worst, the illness caused a hole in her esophagus as a result of her constant vomiting. From a treatment center in Miami, DR. MARTY LERNER says, "unlike a hospital, the residential setting allows patients to monitor each other instead of being monitored by a nursing staff". Click here to read more from Dr. Lerner on treatment for eating disorders. Media can Proliferate Eating Disorders
This site is provided by the treatment center Rader. It discusses how the proliferation of EDs is caused by the media.
Pictures Say So Much
This site was put together by an individual who suffered from an eating disorder. Each picture depicts deep pain, torment and suffering and can leave one feeling great sadness. WARNING: Looking at these pictures can be a trigger. They are not for comparison, they offer a visual voice for someone's pain. How the saying "Fat is Ugly" affects Teens
This web site discusses the social factors which can contribute to an ED which involves how thin is best and fat is ugly. How Schools are Fighting the Media's Message of Thinness
This web site talks about pilot programs at schools about eating disorders to try and combat what they learn in the media. How the Media drives Some Eating Disorders
An article on how the media escalates EDs by showing that thinness is normal. The Influence of Feminism and Media on Eating Disorders
Something-fishy has a great article on feminists, media, and EDs. Drive for Thiness Promoted in the Media can Result in an ED
This web site has lots of good information on EDs. They have a section on Media and EDs that discusses how the drive for thinness can result in EDs. Media's Thin and Pretty puts pressure on Women
This web site discusses how the media's view of a successful woman is one who is thin and pretty. This puts pressure on girls to be thin to be happy. How Fashion and Fitness Magazines Affect Eating Disorders
Good article on how Fashion and Fitness magazines influence girls' body images negatively which can lead to EDs.
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