Teen Depression Relates A Lot To Obesity And Body Image

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Teen Depression Surfaces
Because Of Obesity
And A Unhealthy Body Image

Absolute Killer of Health, Aspiration and Motivation for Teens!

Teen depression, how does it surface?

It's linked to obesity and a unhealthy body image.

Well, most of the time.

I'm moved to write about this subject because of its alarming rising rate amongst teens.

I feel for you who are depressed because of your body shape, body weight, obesity, eating habits, appearance and look.

And of course, added the tremendous stress you've to face in your family, school, sports, study, grades, relationship and expectations from your parents, teachers and the scary society, you feel like living in a high-pressured cooker which you feel would explode anytime soon.......

You're despair, at a loss and even angry at the way things turn out for you:

"Why my body is so out of shape? Why can't I have a body like Jessica Alba?"

"Why do I keep putting on weight when actually I don't eat a lot?"

"Why don't I have beautiful skin and hair like cousin Jennifer?"

"All my friends sneer at me because I'm fat and ugly!"

"Why I just couldn't catch up in class? My grades are so poor!"

Etc, etc, etc..........

These kinds of Thoughts and Feelings are Different from your Occasional Unhappiness or Down Spells that will come and go....

They linger on long and torment you inside and out.

You become disillusioned, despaired and distraught with feelings of gloom and doom and you entertain thoughts of suicide since you see no meaning and purpose in continuing on with your life......

Are you like that? Careful! If you've come to this stage, that means you really, really need help.

Please, you need to seek out your parents, teachers, siblings or friends to help you.

If you can't find one you feel comfortable with, go to a professional. Don't let it blow out of proportion and take away your life (through suicide)!

When I was a teen, I always wish I could be smarter, look prettier than my best friend and slim like my cousin.

And because I liked to compare with others, I would have feelings of worthlessness and inadequacy over my school grades, body weight, body shape, look and appearance, interaction with friends and classmates, relationship with mom, dad and siblings, boy friends, girl friends, teachers......

A no end thing that haunted me long until I got hold of the truth: I'm who I am, a unique person created by God, to enjoy the life He has given me.

That set me free.

Obesity and a Poor Body Image are the Culprits

I sense teen depression is obesity and body image related most of the time as these 2 factors later balloon to affect relationship (boy friend stuff), school grades, family life and peer interaction.

What I want to help you with are these:

1. Obesity

Find out the real pertinent cause of your obesity problem. Sometimes it isn't just overeating and lack of exercise that cause it (though these 2 are the usual culprits).

(P/S: Exercise is a good relief for teen depression)

It could be:

Genetics (e.g. mom's or dad's obese). But don't despair because you can improve it with exercise and eating a healthier diet, to cut down the lbs

Certain medication you take

Not enough sleep - Think you read wrong? - Nope! - because lack of sleep causes a type of hormone called ghrelin to go up, stimulating your appetite and making you crave for more food; you eat more, at times even overeat, which you know can lead to weight gain and obesity, if you don't exercise much

Tackle the root cause(s) and be done with it. Obesity is a major cause of teen depression.

And you must know that you're unique no matter what shapes and sizes. Period.

You can't be like your cousin, like your friend, like your sister.

No way you can be like any one of them.

You are YOU.

Do the best you can to improve your condition and leave the rest to God. God loves you, obese, slim, round, oval.....

Relax and rest. You'll find relieve and comfort.

2. Body Image

Cultivate a healthy body image.

That means you feel comfortable and confident in your body.

It's the "savior" for teen depression.

As you feel positive and good about your body, the demon of depression won't have a chance on you.

And your body image has got nothing to do with charts and fashions and what others perceive you to be. It's got everything to do with your personal goals, attitude and how you see yourself.

Go for what is comfortable for you and reject the perfect-thin, model-like body stuff.

What's important is your goal, attitude and self image plus your health.

If you've wide hips or thick thighs, don't beat yourself up over this. Accept it and change what you can.

Don't starve yourself to death; don't ever go into anorexic or bulimic or binge eating kind of eating disorders.

You and your body deserve better than this. Love your body. Love yourself.

I think negative body image is a real teen depression killer because all sorts of personal problems could come from it: the feelings and perceptions that you aren't worthy - no boy friend because you're too fat, no friends because you're double XL or no teachers like you because you're huge......

This kind of self condemnation can destroy your true potential.

Don't fall into this trap.

Be yourself. Be happy in whatever shape and size.

Then you'll truly, truly be confident in yourself.

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