Anorexia in men: "I stopped eating because my body was the only thing I could control in my life"

Anorexia and bulimia are eating and behavior disorders that primarily affect women, but also men. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), eating disorders are among the most common mental health problems among young people around the world.

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The number of children affected by this disorder is increasing. And experts believe that this is partly due to the pressure exerted by social networks.

Health experts also found that "vigorexia", the obsession with having well-defined muscles and a good body, is becoming more prevalent. teens.

"I felt alone."

Jack began to control what he was eating at the age of 12. He felt intimidated at school, where he was called fat.

He was at the same time that his parents had decided to separate.

He remembered that he felt sad and had no control over his life.

Eat because my body was the only thing I could control in my life. "

So it was that he started eating less and doing a lot of exercise." Too many things.

The sport became an obsession for Jack He did not take advantage of that, he only counted calories burned.

This sport became somewhat obsessive, essential: he had to run to burn the calories that he had swallowed.

In less than two years, Jack fell very ill, he could not walk or talk to his friends, I could not even stay awake a long time

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  He went to see his doctor, who sent him to the health department. of British children. He was admitted to the hospital.

  They took care of him and helped him to improve.

  They also made him talk about his problem. They gave him a meal plan that made him eat healthier and his relationship with the sport changed.

  

  Jack asked for the help of a professional and was admitted to the hospital until he felt better (photo)

  One of the other important things that he did was leave all the social networks. He added that photos and comments from people did not help him to improve.

  For him, networks became a kind of "noise", with negative images and words that did not help him at all.

  Little did he begin to see that his appearance was not the most important.

  After six months under constant surveillance of the doctors and his family, he thought it was time to do it himself.

  

  Jack thinks that he had talked to someone in time, he would not have been so ill.

  He is now 20 years old and is completely cured of anorexia. He badures that had he already spoken to someone about what had happened to him, he would not have fallen so ill.

  The role of social networks

  The child psychiatrist Sandeep Ranote told the BBC that there was no research showing that networks Social causes cause eating disorders, but guarantee a worsening of the situation.

  "Many platforms like Instagram and Snapchat rely on posting editable images (with effects and filters) .They are not real … This can be young, that's what it's all about. They should really be.

  "Seeing this constantly, you may feel less well and your emotional health will suffer"

  Newsround spoke to several children during the ninth and tenth years of the College (14, 15 and 16 year olds) and stated that they felt pressured by what they should look like in the networks.

  A teenager said he would like to have more muscle and another said he would like to be "slimmer."

  Another said, "People judge you what you look like."

  

  Experts say that the number of anorexic young men is increasing.

  ] The guys have also said that social networks made them feel as good as the celebrities who upload their photos here. They must wear certain clothes and look good.

  Some even claimed that not meeting their expectations made them uncomfortable.

  How to get help

  If you have food problems, the sooner you get help, the better. Because the risks to your health worsen as you put them aside.

  Many badociations and institutions can advise you and help you.

  But most of all, trust your doctor. They know everything about mental health and they will not judge you, they are there to help you.

  The doctor will then refer you to the specialist, who can give you specialized care.

  
  

  
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