When I was a teen, I struggled with anorexia and bouts of bulimia. Thank goodness I outgrew this condition and, as an adult, have been lucky enough to be blessed with both a healthy body image and fast metabolism. It probably doesn't hurt that I was a long distance runner for many years, until my doctor took one look at my knees and had me promise to take up another sport immediately.
Because of this personal brush with the malady, I guess it always strikes a pretty hard chord whenever I hear the stories of others who are still battling this affliction. The other night, I happened to see this documentary on the BBC about boys with anorexia, or manorexia, as the word-smithing Brits seem to have coined it.
When I see kids so young, no matter what their sex, I guess it just strikes a harder note, especially the ones pulling at my heart strings. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a good full clip anywhere, just this promo. But if you should get the chance, look it up, rent it if it's available, or check your BBC listings. It's worth the watch.
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Anorexia has become a major, problematic social issue here in Korea. There are some "pro-anas" , who are willing to get the illness, to have thinner body figures like models.
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