Body Issues

the Askios website

There are a number of body-related issues connected to our childhood experience. Some of us coped with abuse by building a defence of fat that we hoped would keep our abusers from us. Others develop eating disorders. Some survivors find that only self-inflicted pain makes them feel better.

Then there are psychosomatic conditions - even if we refuse to recognise our issues, our bodies don't keep quiet. Many survivors suffer from unexplained back pain, frequent headaches, insomnia, respiratory, gastric or skin problems.

	Body Image   Cosmetic Surgery and Psychological Issues under construction

	General   Body Diversity and Acceptance Body Image, Shame and Personal Power

	Eating Disorders   under construction Eating Disorders and Sexual Violence Eating Disorders, Body Image and Self-Esteem Exploring the Role that Abuse Plays in the Development of Eating Disorders Maybe I Have An Eating Problem

	Reproductive Health   under construction Breastfeeding and the Sexual Abuse Survivor Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse Through Labour

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