Favourite Fictional Character We grew up watching these characters on our television sets. But have you ever wondered what it’d be like to meet sleeping beauty, the famous Disney princess or Po from the Kung Fu Panda fame in real life? We are assuming it won’t be much fun. Po’s morbid obesity will intimidate you and a 24/7 sleepy Sleeping Beauty will probably put you to sleep. PharmEasy decided to analyse each one of these childhood heroes and figure out what could possible be wrong with them. Warning: Please don’t take this to heart, we love these guys as much as you do!
Mario: This little guy got so over-enthusiastic that we had to call him ‘Super Mario’. We are not sure if it were the mushrooms or the plants but this guy did get pretty hyper which leads us to suspect that he suffered from HYPERTHYROIDISM. He surely showed us all the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. It has been estimated that about 42 million people in India suffer from Thyroid problems.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the commonest mental disorders in children which can continue up to adulthood. Timely diagnosis and consulting a child specialist is very critical to avoid long-term consequences.
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Olive, the damsel in forever distress, harassed by Bluto saved by Popeye is a well-known character. But we couldn’t help but notice that she was all bones and no skin. Not ‘naturally’ skinny but anorexic thin. This is a serious problem faced by many Indians, predominantly women. Anorexia is the most common form of eating disorder.
If you look deeper and beyond those unbelievably chubby blue cheeks and adorable puppy eyes, you’ll see that sadness’s problems ran deep. We often neglect mental health and brush it off as ‘all in the mind’ thing but mental health is softly and slowly killing us all. One in every 10 Indians is depressed and battling anxiety, depression, phobias, and eating disorders. Not everyone is lucky to find a companion like Joy in life who helps us get through things!
Behold! Here comes the all-time Favourite Fictional Character (and probably the oldest) Disney princess. All of us grew up reading the magical story of Snow White and the elves. As Indians, we are obsessed with white skin tone but there’s an ‘unhealthy’ line between being pale and being fair. Statistics state that every second woman in India is Anaemic.
Po is everybody’s hero! He is cute, he is smart, and he’s hilarious. He not only has some sweet Kung Fu moves but he also found his inner peace and chi and all that jazz. But most of us aren’t that fortunate to become dragon warriors with bulging bellies. We need to face our morbid obesity and take corrective measures.
Sleep can be tricky. Sleeping too much and sleeping too little, both can be problematic. Finding the right balance is very important. Sleeping just right is extremely important as it can affect your body and mind (and your day in many cases).
Leave us a comment below if you wish to add to the list. Let us know your Favourite Fictional Character and we’ll help you find out what they are suffering from. Kidding! (not).
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An eating disorder is defined as a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits (such as anorexia nervosa).
There are no precise causes of eating disorders but depression, anxiety, low self-esteem,and substance abuse may lead to it. An eating disorder is common amongst teenage girls and young women and less common in men. This form of psychological disorder is getting more common with time in developing countries. This can be attributed to the advent of technology and the internet and their standard of ‘beauty’.
This is the most common form of eating disorder that exists predominantly in young women and teenage girls who are vulnerable and extremely self-conscious. Women suffering from anorexia are extremely scared of gaining weight and suffer from extremely low self-esteem. They become obsessed with their weight and outer appearance. This unnatural and harmful psyche leads to Anorexia Nervosa.
If left untreated, Anorexia can lead to organ failure and undernourishment.
People suffering from Bulimia Nervosa experience phases of binge eating. They often eat copious amounts of food, mostly junk food and then purge. They either vomit or misuse laxatives to throw out every ounce of food that their body consumed. This again is a result of a distorted self-image. They consider themselves fat and are scared of putting on any weight.
The long-term effects of Bulimia can include abnormal heartbeat, bleeding from the oesophagus due to excessive reflux of stomach acid, kidney failure and dental problems too.
People who suffer from Binge eating disorder often experience phases of binge eating, like people suffering from Bulimia. However, binge eaters do not exercise or purge after eating and therefore are usually obese. They are extremely sensitive about their self-image and this leads to added stress that makes them eat more. Binge eating, therefore, becomes a vicious cycle of eating, feeling guilty and eating again to feel better. Breaking out of this cycle can be quite challenging. Depression and binge eating often go hand in hand.
The long-term health effects of binge eating are heart diseases, joint pains due to excessive weight, poor blood circulation and other health problems that come knocking with obesity like poor liver functioning and kidney problems too.
More often than not people suffering from it are ashamed to admit it and live in denial and often go untreated. Eating disorders cannot be cured overnight and there are no prescribed medicines that help with such psychological disorders, however, having said that help is available for those who seek! People suffering from such disorders should seek help from counselors, medical practitioners, dieticians and psychiatrists. Therapy, love and support from family & friends and developing a positive attitude may help deal with eating disorders.
Also Read: How to Stop Binge Eating: Research-Based Strategies for Overcoming This Habit
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