Friday Five Time
1. Do you think the media have created a negative effect on self image?
Simply... Yes. The use of models with 'perfect' bodies is bad enough, but to then digitally alter the images further & create a body that is physically unattainable is surely enough grounds for a class action against false advertising
2. Do you think the entertainment industry is the main reason why there are so many men and women with eating disorders?
Yes. See above... but the accepted adage that 'the camera adds 5 (6, 10, 12 whatever) pounds', means that when you see actors in real life they are much thinner than you'd expect - as well as shorter! And that may be fine for them, with no constant, full-time job & a personal trainer & nutritionist on call, but for the rest of us, it can be a dangerous role model
3. Have you ever had an eating disorder?
Not officially, but I do have a quite negative self-image that is rooted in weight & appearance
4. Do you believe that depression is a disease or an excuse?
It is a disease that can be treated, if not cured. That said, I have known people who use it as an excuse... & never seem to want to get help
5. Do you believe that it is possible to develop depression, or are you born with it?
I don't believe you're born with it as such. Maybe there are genetic chemical imbalances that can make you more susceptible than others, but otherwise, it's various external factors placing stress on your mental well-being. Sometimes you can handle it, but other times...
Simply... Yes. The use of models with 'perfect' bodies is bad enough, but to then digitally alter the images further & create a body that is physically unattainable is surely enough grounds for a class action against false advertising
2. Do you think the entertainment industry is the main reason why there are so many men and women with eating disorders?
Yes. See above... but the accepted adage that 'the camera adds 5 (6, 10, 12 whatever) pounds', means that when you see actors in real life they are much thinner than you'd expect - as well as shorter! And that may be fine for them, with no constant, full-time job & a personal trainer & nutritionist on call, but for the rest of us, it can be a dangerous role model
3. Have you ever had an eating disorder?
Not officially, but I do have a quite negative self-image that is rooted in weight & appearance
4. Do you believe that depression is a disease or an excuse?
It is a disease that can be treated, if not cured. That said, I have known people who use it as an excuse... & never seem to want to get help
5. Do you believe that it is possible to develop depression, or are you born with it?
I don't believe you're born with it as such. Maybe there are genetic chemical imbalances that can make you more susceptible than others, but otherwise, it's various external factors placing stress on your mental well-being. Sometimes you can handle it, but other times...