Obesity and psychological help

Besides the risks associated diseases caused by obesity is a disease that causes severe psychological problems in the person who has it. As the line is lost and the farther the weight is healthy and "socially acceptable", the obese patient begins to show signs of discomfort. In a society where the cult of beauty and thinness are so strong, the fat can not help feeling "out of place." Stereotypes are social level affect the image people have of themselves, they begin to feel unsatisfied and unable to solve their problem, they fall into depression, isolation and some patients get to have suicidal thoughts. It is common to begin to isolate themselves, because the person is embarrassed to go out, being with other people, eating in front of others or simply displayed. Along with this comes the sad social isolation and little desire to do things. The unsettling thing about this is that too often develops a dependence on the people with whom one lives. This is how the situation began to worsen until it becomes unbearable for the whole family.

In severe cases, the obese patient does not leave his house, it can perform almost any activity without assistance and have serious health problems linked to being overweight.

The obese do not have a normal relationship with food and as your depression gets worse, so do their bad habits. The person eats from anxiety, to relieve discomfort or pleasure. With food "calm" their negative emotions and anxiety. Reversing the situation is not simple. The patient needs to be convinced that their condition may change and begin to think of a better life, but sometimes the obese and have lost faith in the weight-loss treatments because of the numerous failures you have had. The task of the psychologist is very important before and after bariatric surgery to help change these thoughts and begin to see the real options has at its disposal to change your life. You need to have the support of a multidisciplinary team of professionals who provide guidance and help you make the right decisions. Regards, Dr. Hector Bernal-obesidad.com www.adios