debt
Image is Everything
Most women who struggle with eating disorders start their journey with a diet to lose five pounds. That simple desire becomes an uncontrollable obsession, fueled by the "image is everything" message that permeates our culture and warps our self esteem.
Some professionals see eating disorders as similar to other addictive behaviors. If that is true, we need to educate those around us on the reality of these diseases. On my flight home from Pennsylvania, I thought about the grim statistic that 15 percent of the more than 1 million Americans with anorexia will die from it. A report on managed care reimbursement for eating disorders that appeared in U.S. News and World Report cites, "Of all mental illnesses, anorexia has the highest mortality rate."
Although eating disorders can turn deadly, they can also be treated. But if physicians and parents don"t pay attention to this problem — or are not aware of the warning signs, symptoms and manifestations of the disease — young people may suffer needlessly. It"s time to dispel the "image is everything" myth for your patients, their parents and your own family by emphasizing that a person"s value is based on who she is, not on what she looks like.
Background Information
The Road to Debt
Learn to guard against the four common causes of debt.
Save or Swim
Danger: Thin Ice. Most people wouldn't risk their physical safety. So why do we ignore the signs of a financial catastrophe?
Drowning in Debt
If you can't seem to catch your financial breath, you're not alone. Sadly, millions of Americans are credit card captives.
Questions and Answers
What is the biblical approach to possessions and money?
Answer
Review Frequently Asked Questions
Stories
Prosperity and Pain
Finding blessings in the midst of incredible financial trials.
Credit—Not So Priceless
Every month, we spent more than we made and our balances ballooned. But it didn't stop us from purchasing a new living room set. Who could resist? Little did we know: we were digging a financial grave.
Living in Secret Debt
There's a high price to pay for acquiring debt.
If you've been through a experience related to this topic, we invite you to share your story with others.Share Your Story
Other Things to Consider
Even Though We Ain't Got Money…
That phrase – live on love – kept bringing to mind a song they played on the radio when I was a kid. I scoffed at its utter lack of common sense.
Learning to Roll With Change
It's not the most fun you'll ever have, but the results are worth it.
Related Topics
Transitions: Changing Jobs, Moving
Relationships: Communication Gaps
Parenting Teens: Communication Problems
