You are your own gift in the world, which is hard to see when consumed by self-loathing. Feelings of self-disgust and loathing can blind you from your own unique gifts and keep you from declaring your authentic identity. It is easy to blame the size or shape of the body for disgust you feel, especially if you feel like they do not meet your idealized vision of yourself. But, instead of focusing on what your body looks like, reflect on all the joyful activities it enables you to do. You couldn't hug your children, smell the sweet scent of freshly cut grass, or watch the sunrise without a self and a body. Focusing on all the wonderful opportunities and moments that you cannot enjoy without a body or a self can help wake you up when you are feeling caught by hopelessness and despair about yourself. Start each day by saying thank you to your body.

Similar to body shame and panic around weight, it is important to develop a practice of daily affirmations and gratitude to overcome feelings of loathing and disgust. Spend some time each day appreciating your body, and those around you with similar bodily characteristics. If you don't like your nose, for example, find someone else with an irregular nose, and discover how easy it would be love them. Appreciate them, and you will learn to appreciate yourself as well.

Imagine a child feeling the same shame and disgust that you do. How would you care for a young child caught in a fit of self-loathing? Because, essentially, you are that young child; the pain and suffering you feel is your innocence. We all want to be perfect, and this desire to see ourselves in the image of God is wholly innocent and pure. Whenever you berate or demean yourself, it is your innocent inner child that wails in pain. You may not be able to escape these feelings, but you can come to terms with them, and forgive yourself.

Finally, a feeling of self-loathing or disgust can be an opportunity for spiritual growth and self-discovery. Often the thing that you hate most about yourself is actually your greatest gift in life. A willingness to allow yourself to experience the raw discomfort associated with self-loathing and shame can be the doorway into unleashing tremendous willpower and realizing your greatness. What is at the root of your disgust - where does it come from? What or who is driving it? Loathing and shame arise from the very same characteristics that make you and your personality different and unique. You might loath a unique feature about your appearance that you grew up believing was ugly or unsightly. Or you were told that others would shun these characteristics. Perhaps there is a past failure driving your shame that you need to confront and release. Whatever the case, in the face of self-hate, it can be good to take some time to reflect on your unique gifts and on your relationship with something greater, in whatever form that may take. Seeing your connection to a higher being can help you transcend self-disgust and can be a doorway into realizing your own authentic greatness and finding wholeness again.

HERBS AND PRODUCTS FOR IMBALANCES RELATED TO 'SELF-LOATHING'

AGGRAVATES THESE DOSHAS & BIOCHARACTERISTICS

Imbalance Accumulates

Improper food and lifestyle causes balances to accumulate. Ayurveda shows you exactly which doshas and biocharacteristics are likely to accumulate in your body. Once these doshas and biocharacteristics accumulate too much, they will begin to cause imbalance. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or biocharacteristic by removing things that aggravate it from your diet and lifestyle.

BIOCHARACTERISTIC	FOODS TO AVOID	DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
PITTA	MODERATE THESE PITTA FOODS IF SELF-LOATHING IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Pitta' dosha.
HOT ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation. LEARN MORE ABOUT HOT	MODERATE THESE HOT FOODS IF SELF-LOATHING IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Hot' guna.
TOXIC ABOUT TOXIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body. LEARN MORE ABOUT TOXIC	MODERATE THESE TOXIC FOODS IF SELF-LOATHING IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Toxic' guna.
BITTER ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC Bitter is disagreeable and stimulating rejection, and a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens. LEARN MORE ABOUT BITTER	MODERATE THESE BITTER FOODS IF SELF-LOATHING IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Bitter' taste.

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SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE BIOCHARACTERISTICS

ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0

Potential causes increase and disturb your imbalanced doshas and biocharacteristics, causing them to accumulate and spiral out of control. For example, if you're overheated and eat a chili pepper, heat may become excessive and cause disease. As a dosha or biocharacteristic accumulates in your body according to your dietary and lifestyle habits, it is more and more likely to cause disease. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or biocharacteristic in two ways, by removing, or lessening the frequency of aggravating causes from your diet and lifestyle, as well as by favoring balancing diet and lifestyle practices. For example, try eating something as cool as a cucumber when you're overheated, instead of a chili pepper.

REDUCE THESE RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS

Biocharacteristics of the 6,841 People Reporting Self-loathing

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

AVG CLIENT LEVEL %

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Heavy

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96.7%

38.0% (2,600)

9,738 have Heavy constitution

Kapha

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86.7%

40.9% (2,801)

12,745 have Kapha constitution

Gooey

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86.0%

24.8% (1,699)

7,069 have Gooey constitution

Sweet

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84.6%

33.2% (2,270)

9,650 have Sweet constitution

Oily

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80.2%

33.8% (2,312)

9,587 have Oily constitution

Salty

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72.9%

36.1% (2,471)

7,179 have Salty constitution

Sour

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65.9%

26.3% (1,798)

7,528 have Sour constitution

Pitta Sign

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40.9%

29.8% (2,039)

10,540 have Pitta constitution

Cold

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40.1%

24.3% (1,665)

8,107 have Cold constitution

Causes Toxic

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35.2%

34.8% (2,380)

7,099 have Toxic constitution

Pungent

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30.5%

14.5% (989)

6,802 have Pungent constitution

Causes Bitter

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30.5%

19.7% (1,350)

8,626 have Bitter constitution

Causes Hot

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29.5%

21.7% (1,483)

7,949 have Hot constitution

Difficult

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25.8%

37.6% (2,575)

8,532 have Difficult constitution

Light

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19.8%

17.1% (1,173)

9,391 have Light constitution

Astringent

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16.4%

17.4% (1,188)

8,068 have Astringent constitution

Vata

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15.9%

27.3% (1,865)

11,554 have Vata constitution

Dry

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6.3%

19.0% (1,303)

9,009 have Dry constitution

Risk Factors of Self-loathing

People who reported the symptoms below were also more likely to report Self-loathing. Overall, 20.63% of 27,271 surveyed in this research study reported Self-loathing.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

Coincidence %

Increase from 20.63%

Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)

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280

60.7%

+2.9 times

Trauma-induced overeating (1603)

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879

54.8%

+2.7 times

Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)

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3537

53.9%

+2.6 times

Defensive (225)

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121

53.8%

+2.6 times

Self Mutilation (1881)

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973

51.7%

+2.5 times

Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)

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3638

50%

+2.4 times

Chewing and spitting food (1294)

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640

49.5%

+2.4 times

Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887)

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2832

48.1%

+2.3 times

Burning sense of shame (3769)

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1805

47.9%

+2.3 times

Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)

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1994

47.5%

+2.3 times

Restricting Water Intake (650)

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304

46.8%

+2.3 times

Purging Food (2856)

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1316

46.1%

+2.2 times

Exercising as punishment (2175)

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1001

46%

+2.2 times

Feel judged for my weight (9359)

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4240

45.3%

+2.2 times

Diuretics to lose weight (2085)

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941

45.1%

+2.2 times

Stole food or money to buy food (1041)

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464

44.6%

+2.2 times

Hopeless (730)

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323

44.2%

+2.1 times

Laxatives to lose weight (2812)

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1244

44.2%

+2.1 times

Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)

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2221

43.9%

+2.1 times

Hide food (3231)

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1399

43.3%

+2.1 times

Feel like a failure after overeating (9279)

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4013

43.2%

+2.1 times

Ashamed of weight (11921)

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5133

43.1%

+2.1 times

Scheduling time alone to eat (3314)

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1416

42.7%

+2.1 times

Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)

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1965

42.5%

+2.1 times

Indiscriminate eating (3113)

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1312

42.1%

+2.0 times

Eat when abdomen painful (2767)

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1154

41.7%

+2.0 times

Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)

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2239

41.7%

+2.0 times

Not smart enough (1117)

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458

41%

+2.0 times

Preoccupied with food (5772)

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2368

41%

+2.0 times

Not attractive enough (1759)

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713

40.5%

+2.0 times

Preoccupied with size, shape or weight (12085)

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4861

40.2%

+1.9 times

Secretive eating (8337)

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3332

40%

+1.9 times

Can't stop eating once I start (4901)

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1947

39.7%

+1.9 times

Oppressed / disempowered (3669)

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1454

39.6%

+1.9 times

Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)

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1539

39.6%

+1.9 times

Low self esteem (11266)

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4427

39.3%

+1.9 times

Convulsions (156)

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61

39.1%

+1.9 times

Buy food for others then eat it (2759)

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1080

39.1%

+1.9 times

Rebel against food limitations (3798)

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1475

38.8%

+1.9 times

Overeat more than 2x/week (8274)

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3145

38%

+1.8 times

Diet pills, gums (5926)

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2249

38%

+1.8 times

Disappointed by life (1418)

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538

37.9%

+1.8 times

Manic / giddy (2385)

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904

37.9%

+1.8 times

Eating without realizing it (4049)

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1524

37.6%

+1.8 times

Eat when lonely / depressed (9688)

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3622

37.4%

+1.8 times

Vengeful / spiteful (383)

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143

37.3%

+1.8 times

Can't afford to buy food (1909)

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711

37.2%

+1.8 times

At odds with local community (1665)

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616

37%

+1.8 times

Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)

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1003

36.9%

+1.8 times

Guilty (1123)

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412

36.7%

+1.8 times

Anorexia, past or current (4050)

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1481

36.6%

+1.8 times

Psychiatric Treatment (3639)

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1333

36.6%

+1.8 times

Difficulty finding clothes that fit (9502)

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3482

36.6%

+1.8 times

Bulimia, past or current (3506)

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1278

36.5%

+1.8 times

Regret / remorse (1237)

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448

36.2%

+1.8 times

Feel judged / criticized (8498)

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3060

36%

+1.7 times

Jealous / envious (1049)

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378

36%

+1.7 times

Distress when sweets unavailable (4006)

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1441

36%

+1.7 times

Depressed (11180)

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3996

35.7%

+1.7 times

Weakness / Debility (3964)

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1411

35.6%

+1.7 times

Sad (1382)

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491

35.5%

+1.7 times

Unsupportive environment (3565)

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1257

35.3%

+1.7 times

Blood or pus in mucus (462)

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160

34.6%

+1.7 times

Withdrawn Emotionally (7826)

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2665

34.1%

+1.7 times

Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated (11813)

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4020

34%

+1.6 times

Skin problems on nipples (827)

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280

33.9%

+1.6 times

Blisters (609)

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206

33.8%

+1.6 times

Puffy / swollen skin (3944)

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1331

33.7%

+1.6 times

Poor discernment of temperature (1393)

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468

33.6%

+1.6 times

Drinking coffee to replace food (7337)

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2453

33.4%

+1.6 times

Vomiting (1149)

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381

33.2%

+1.6 times

PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder) (5247)

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1743

33.2%

+1.6 times

Uneasy when food unavailable (4533)

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1505

33.2%

+1.6 times

House dark (3837)

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1265

33%

+1.6 times

Exercising after eating too much (2548)

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842

33%

+1.6 times

Compulsive exercising (1909)

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628

32.9%

+1.6 times

Grief (4696)

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1538

32.8%

+1.6 times

At odds with nationality / culture (212)

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69

32.5%

+1.6 times

Underconfident socially (1826)

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593

32.5%

+1.6 times

Angry when someone eats my food (7138)

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2319

32.5%

+1.6 times

Undervalued / unrespected (1456)

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470

32.3%

+1.6 times

Past physical trauma (5997)

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1938

32.3%

+1.6 times

Multiple weight loss programs (10770)

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3480

32.3%

+1.6 times

Oozing Sores on Skin (292)

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94

32.2%

+1.6 times

Lonely / isolated (10442)

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3360

32.2%

+1.6 times

Preoccupied with sex / lust (2530)

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815

32.2%

+1.6 times

Unheard / misunderstood (1519)

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486

32%

+1.6 times

Muscles heavy / tired (6435)

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2059

32%

+1.6 times

Underdressed for cold weather (3757)

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1202

32%

+1.6 times

Homesick (2646)

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842

31.8%

+1.5 times

Excessive sleep (5994)

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1900

31.7%

+1.5 times

Chronic Peeling (1173)

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371

31.6%

+1.5 times

Change Difficult (5579)

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1757

31.5%

+1.5 times

Heaviness in heart area (2680)

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843

31.5%

+1.5 times

Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)

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256

31.4%

+1.5 times

Panic Attacks / Anxiety Attack (10072)

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3158

31.4%

+1.5 times

Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve (4193)

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1315

31.4%

+1.5 times

Doubt (2089)

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653

31.3%

+1.5 times

Joint pain after eating (712)

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223

31.3%

+1.5 times

Trips to food stores daily (4340)

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1358

31.3%

+1.5 times

Unsupported (1057)

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329

31.1%

+1.5 times

Complications of Those Reporting Self-loathing

In this research study, people who report Self-loathing were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Exercising as punishment

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1001

+3.4 times

15%

4.43% (2,175 cases)

Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)

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345

+2.9 times

5%

1.74% (1,259 cases)

Trauma-induced overeating

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879

+2.8 times

13%

4.62% (1,603 cases)

Self Mutilation

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973

+2.7 times

14%

5.17% (1,881 cases)

Pretend Eating / Playing with Food

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280

+2.7 times

4%

1.48% (461 cases)

Purging Food

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1316

+2.7 times

19%

7.06% (2,856 cases)

Panic about size, shape or weight

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3537

+2.6 times

52%

19.92% (6,563 cases)

Chewing and spitting food

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640

+2.6 times

9%

3.47% (1,294 cases)

Avoid social events due to appearance

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3638

+2.6 times

53%

20.48% (7,275 cases)

Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image

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2832

+2.5 times

41%

16.44% (5,887 cases)

Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps

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3582

+2.4 times

52%

21.59% (13,471 cases)

Burning sense of shame

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1805

+2.4 times

26%

10.82% (3,769 cases)

Stole food or money to buy food

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464

+2.4 times

7%

2.96% (1,041 cases)

Feel judged for my weight

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4240

+2.3 times

62%

26.44% (9,359 cases)

Anorexia, past or current

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1481

+2.3 times

22%

9.45% (4,050 cases)

Bulimia, past or current

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1278

+2.3 times

19%

8.43% (3,506 cases)

Uncontrollable compulsion to eat

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1994

+2.2 times

29%

12.89% (4,198 cases)

Slow, heavy digestion

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3522

+2.2 times

51%

22.89% (21,898 cases)

Smoking to suppress appetite

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1539

+2.2 times

22%

9.99% (3,891 cases)

Exercising after eating too much

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842

+2.2 times

12%

5.47% (2,548 cases)

Diuretics to lose weight

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941

+2.2 times

14%

6.42% (2,085 cases)

Binging more than 1x monthly

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2221

+2.2 times

32%

14.86% (5,063 cases)

Compulsive exercising

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628

+2.2 times

9%

4.18% (1,909 cases)

Ashamed of weight

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5133

+2.1 times

75%

34.92% (11,921 cases)

Restricting Food Intake

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4125

+2.1 times

60%

28.12% (15,613 cases)

Vomiting

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381

+2.1 times

6%

2.82% (1,149 cases)

Low self esteem

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4427

+2.1 times

65%

30.57% (11,266 cases)

Feel like a failure after overeating

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4013

+2.1 times

59%

27.76% (9,279 cases)

Artificial sweeteners

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2496

+2.1 times

36%

17.04% (8,589 cases)

Laxatives to lose weight

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1244

+2.1 times

18%

8.63% (2,812 cases)

Poor diet

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3467

+2.1 times

51%

24.63% (11,384 cases)

Hiding wrappers / packaging

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1965

+2.1 times

29%

14.08% (4,619 cases)

Hide food

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1399

+2.0 times

20%

9.78% (3,231 cases)

Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night

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2239

+2.0 times

33%

16.26% (5,367 cases)

Preoccupied with size, shape or weight

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4861

+2.0 times

71%

35.03% (12,085 cases)

Abdominal surgery

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309

+2.0 times

5%

2.47% (1,336 cases)

Eat when abdomen painful

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1154

+2.0 times

17%

8.44% (2,767 cases)

Scheduling time alone to eat

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1416

+2.0 times

21%

10.44% (3,314 cases)

Restricting Water Intake

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304

+2.0 times

4%

2.02% (650 cases)

Preoccupied with food

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2368

+2.0 times

35%

17.94% (5,772 cases)

Secretive eating

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3332

+1.9 times

49%

25.19% (8,337 cases)

Indiscriminate eating

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1312

+1.9 times

19%

9.83% (3,113 cases)

Manic / giddy

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904

+1.9 times

13%

6.75% (2,385 cases)

Bluish / Purple Tongue

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110

+1.9 times

2%

1.04% (472 cases)

Currently/recently on a diet

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3132

+1.9 times

46%

24.25% (11,960 cases)

Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated

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4020

+1.9 times

59%

31.22% (11,813 cases)

Diet pills, gums

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2249

+1.9 times

33%

17.56% (5,926 cases)

Rebel against food limitations

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1475

+1.9 times

22%

11.72% (3,798 cases)

Eat when lonely / depressed

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3622

+1.9 times

53%

28.3% (9,688 cases)

Puffy / swollen skin

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1331

+1.9 times

19%

10.17% (3,944 cases)

Overeat because of spouse / kids

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1003

+1.9 times

15%

8.03% (2,718 cases)

At odds with local community

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616

+1.9 times

9%

4.83% (1,665 cases)

Buy food for others then eat it

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1080

+1.9 times

16%

8.6% (2,759 cases)

Oppressed / disempowered

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1454

+1.9 times

21%

11.3% (3,669 cases)

Eating after midnight

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1130

+1.8 times

17%

9.2% (3,846 cases)

Difficulty finding clothes that fit

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3482

+1.8 times

51%

27.6% (9,502 cases)

Poor discernment of temperature

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468

+1.8 times

7%

3.82% (1,393 cases)

Hirsutism

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394

+1.8 times

6%

3.29% (1,304 cases)

Can't stop eating once I start

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1947

+1.8 times

28%

15.42% (4,901 cases)

Weakness / Debility

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1411

+1.8 times

21%

11.64% (3,964 cases)

Feel judged / criticized

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3060

+1.8 times

45%

24.97% (8,498 cases)

Overeat more than 2x/week

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3145

+1.8 times

46%

25.6% (8,274 cases)

Blisters

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206

+1.8 times

3%

1.68% (609 cases)

Non-healing sore / ulcer

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256

+1.8 times

4%

2.25% (816 cases)

Can't afford to buy food

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711

+1.8 times

10%

5.63% (1,909 cases)

Pain relieved by doubling over

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763

+1.8 times

11%

6.2% (2,537 cases)

Depressed

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3996

+1.8 times

58%

32.7% (11,180 cases)

Skin infections other

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172

+1.8 times

3%

1.7% (608 cases)

Skin problems on nipples

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280

+1.8 times

4%

2.28% (827 cases)

Eating without realizing it

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1524

+1.8 times

22%

12.55% (4,049 cases)

Distress when sweets unavailable

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1441

+1.7 times

21%

12.01% (4,006 cases)

Chest Pain

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788

+1.7 times

12%

6.96% (2,589 cases)

Withdrawn Emotionally

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2665

+1.7 times

39%

22.63% (7,826 cases)

Soda / corn syrup

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1414

+1.7 times

21%

12.21% (5,096 cases)

Unsupportive environment

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1257

+1.7 times

18%

10.49% (3,565 cases)

Famine / Underfed in Childhood

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584

+1.7 times

9%

5.25% (1,923 cases)

PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder)

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1743

+1.7 times

25%

14.64% (5,247 cases)

Liver Sore

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247

+1.7 times

4%

2.35% (883 cases)

Underdressed for cold weather

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1202

+1.7 times

18%

10.63% (3,757 cases)

Fatty fried food

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2947

+1.7 times

43%

25.49% (11,744 cases)

Guarding area of pain

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267

+1.7 times

4%

2.38% (886 cases)

Sore eye muscles

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712

+1.7 times

10%

5.97% (2,328 cases)

Puffy face

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1987

+1.7 times

29%

17.32% (6,516 cases)

Frequent Nausea

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1412

+1.7 times

21%

12.57% (5,021 cases)

Uneasy when food unavailable

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1505

+1.7 times

22%

13.17% (4,533 cases)

Change Difficult

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1757

+1.7 times

26%

15.58% (5,579 cases)

Angry when someone eats my food

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2319

+1.7 times

34%

20.45% (7,138 cases)

Staph infection

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317

+1.7 times

5%

3.01% (1,066 cases)

Alcoholism

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535

+1.7 times

8%

4.82% (1,748 cases)

Clammy Skin

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853

+1.7 times

12%

7.24% (2,812 cases)

Difficulty expectorating

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401

+1.7 times

6%

3.62% (1,399 cases)

Financially unstable

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3516

+1.7 times

51%

30.79% (13,604 cases)

Psychiatric Treatment

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1333

+1.7 times

19%

11.48% (3,639 cases)

Past physical trauma

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1938

+1.7 times

28%

16.93% (5,997 cases)

Muscles heavy / tired

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2059

+1.6 times

30%

18.2% (6,435 cases)

Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve

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1315

+1.6 times

19%

11.55% (4,193 cases)

Pressure in eye

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672

+1.6 times

10%

6.09% (2,299 cases)

Tense muscles when stressed

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2385

+1.6 times

35%

21.33% (9,005 cases)

Gain weight easily

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4947

+1.6 times

72%

43.99% (35,031 cases)

Stomach Ulcer

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393

+1.6 times

6%

3.67% (1,449 cases)

Shortness of Breath

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1833

+1.6 times

27%

16.54% (6,434 cases)

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.

John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well.

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