March 20, 2006
“During Winter Break, I got the flu, and lost a lot of weight. When I came back to school, I was still feeling pretty awful. But everyone kept telling me how great I looked. A few people complimented me on losing weight. Ever since then, I’ve been afraid to gain back the weight. It’s made me really pre-occupied about food and my body. Some days I even try to avoid eating altogether. I know that this is not healthy, and I need help getting back on track with eating well and feeling good about myself. Can someone at SCRS help me?”
WHAT SCRS CAN DO:
- Help you to deal with body image issues
- Refer you to a nutritionist, if necessary, to get you back on track with healthy eating patterns
- Refer you to support groups at the University or in the community
DISCLAIMER: None of the vignettes are based on actual University of Chicago students or
specific incidents. The vignettes suggest possible scenarios but do not
represent any particular University students. The SCRS maintains a strict
confidentiality policy that is outlined our Policies section.
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