menstruation, and damages the tooth enamel from vomiting frequently. Many girls with these eating disorders keep it a secret from their family and friends. Their more important priorities are now behind how their body looks. Doing well in school and being social may not be as important as before, and their attitude may change for the worse with depression being a common side effect. Girls with eating disorders are usually very tired because of their weakening bodies. Aside from the physical consequences, another change that occurs is the absence of self-esteem. Having confidence is a necessity for everyone, without it, girls feel useless. It is common that when a girl looks at herself in the mirror she feels fat and ugly. Almost everyone wants to be tall and skinny and if they don't achieve this, they believe they are failures. I always look at other girls and think, "Why can't I look like her?" I am not overly happy with how I look, but I cannot help it. I think about my flaws all the time.Recovering from an eating disorder is a hard thing to face. Many girls find it extremely difficult to admit they have a problem. They have to admit that they are destroying their minds and bodies and need help. Clinics are available everywhere for girls to get help. They tell the girls that there is no reason to be insecure about their bodies and they are beautiful. They learn that nobody is perfect; not even the models on television. Another vital issue learned is that what is on the inside is more important then how you look on the outside. It is okay to look different than models. Recovery is a long procedure to go through. It takes time accepting the fact that abusing and depriving your body is not an answer. Fortunately, many girls overcome this obstacle. It takes strength and will power to move on, but in the end the girls will feel like they accomplished something. Advertising companies must terminate the publishing of only beau...
