If you have had a baby and you do not like your postpartum body then you are not alone. Most women struggle to accept their postpartum body. But have you ever wondered "why."" "Why do we dislike our postpartum body?" Why is it so hard to accept the difference?" "Why do so many women opt to change it through surgery or other ways that are advertised ?" Below are some of the top reasons why you hate your postpartum body. 5. Your clothes don't fit the same After you have a baby, oftentimes your clothes will not fit. Whether you are 6 weeks postpartum or 10 years, your clothing may never fit exactly the same, regardless of how much weight you lose. As a result some women may start to feel like a stranger in their own body. They may not know what clothes will flatter them anymore or how to find new clothes that look great on them. This can lead women to dislike their body. 4. You feel judged by others It is no secret that we live in an era wher
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What is Tanorexia?
Tanorexia is a severe addiction to tanning. The people who suffer from this mental disorder always feel like they are never quite dark enough, so they continue to tan, outside or in tanning beds just so they can get darker skin. This form of addiction is dangerous and it mimics a body image disorder. Many look at these people and laugh or think this is funny, but tanorexia is far from funny. It is a disorder that can cause cancer, such as melanoma and other skin diseases or conditions. Cancer can develop at a very young age. In fact, melanoma is on the rise, affecting many women in their 20's and 30's. 70% of individuals who suffer from tanorexia are young women. Usually, at these young ages, permanent skin damage was done prior to the age of 18. This is also a clear indication that parents need to be educated about this condition and teach their children to wear sunscreen, even on cloudy days. In most cases, tanning can take over a person's life. They may actually stop going to social outings just so they will not miss a session of tanning. Sadly, those who suffer from the addiction do not realize that they have a serious problem. Others may snicker at them, but no one is actually serious with them to tell them that they need help. Tanorexia is an addiction, such as smoking, alcoholism, etc. Some symptoms may include the following:
Intense anxiety if a session of tanning is missed,
Competition among peers to see which can get the darkest tan
Chronic frustration about the color of one's skin
Constant need to tan and the belief that one is never dark enough.
If you or someone that you know is suffering from these symptoms or believes that they may be a victim of tanorexia, it is important for them to get help immediately. This is a life threatening situation and has potential to pass these bad habits to children.
"Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple
