If my earlier post Beauty Markets talked about the increasing use of plastic surgery, there is another monster lurking around causing considerable harm to young people.
I offer this article from The Independent without comment.
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I have known a couple of young ladies who took the Anorexia route, one girl had several phases of hospitalisation, thankfully now they are both healthy and happy. One went on to enjoy motherhood to two wonderful children, now beautiful and talented young women.
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Rummuser Reply:
November 30th, 2012 at 12:45
I know one that we have already rescued. Her husband and I had to work hard to. The change, just due to eating regularly is remarkable.
That’s not someting I have firsthand experience with – thankfully – but kid’s have a;ways had body issues related to those they rightfully or wrongfully admire. We’d probnably be better off if reubenesque comes back into vogue rtaher than the unnatural reed thin look
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Rummuser Reply:
November 30th, 2012 at 12:45
I hope that you do not experience this with some one dear to you, It can be frightening.
Anorexia thrives on (a) the idea that the thinner you are, the more beautiful you are and (b) the idea that through relentless dieting you’re in control of your body and your life. I really don’t know how to discourage those ideas or how to get rid of them once they’re firmly established. Only a professional therapist has the insight and experience to tackle them.
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Rummuser Reply:
November 30th, 2012 at 12:46
You are absolutely right. The fear of exposure to a shrink too can work as it did in a case that I know personally over here.
Yes monstrous – it pays to be vigilant and to teach one’s children to be sceptical about the message pumped out via TV, newspapers, adverts, etc.
blackwatertown recently posted..No doom and gloom just bravery and beauty
Rummuser Reply:
November 30th, 2012 at 12:47
To see one’s child wasting away can be the most shattering of emotions!
This plague on the young is perpetuated by everything they see today; TV ads, magazines, the Internet, etc. It’s sad and disheartening.
Blessings ~ Maxi
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December 1st, 2012 at 13:01
Yes. Very sad.