{"id":42774,"date":"2022-04-25T21:59:45","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T21:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=42774"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"fear-of-gaining-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Fear Of Gaining Weight: The Truth About Obesophobia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#What_Is_Obesophobia\" >What Is Obesophobia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#What_Causes_Obesophobia\" >What Causes Obesophobia?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#Weight_Stigma\" >Weight Stigma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#Diet_Culture\" >Diet Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#Trauma\" >Trauma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#Anxiety_Disorders\" >Anxiety Disorders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#Internal_Predispositions\" >Internal Predispositions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#What_Are_The_Symptoms_Of_Obesophobia\" >What Are The Symptoms Of Obesophobia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#What_Are_The_Complications_Of_Obesophobia\" >What Are The Complications Of Obesophobia?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#Anorexia_Nervosa\" >Anorexia Nervosa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#Bulimia_Nervosa\" >Bulimia Nervosa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#Body_Dysmorphic_Disorder\" >Body Dysmorphic Disorder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#Purging_Disorder\" >Purging Disorder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#Low_Self_Esteem\" >Low Self Esteem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#Physical_Health_Consequences\" >Physical Health Consequences<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#How_Is_Obesophobia_Diagnosed\" >How Is Obesophobia Diagnosed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#How_Is_Obesophobia_Treated\" >How Is Obesophobia Treated?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#Therapy\" >Therapy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#Medication\" >Medication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#Self-Care\" >Self-Care<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#How_Intuitive_Eating_Can_Help\" >How Intuitive Eating Can Help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fear-of-gaining-weight\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People are keen on maintaining a healthy weight for several reasons. For some, it is simply a matter of aesthetics. For others, they fear that being overweight could lead to many health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, and joint pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4386197\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people with obesophobia, weight is an obsession. They may see themselves as overweight when they are not, or they may be so afraid of gaining weight that they become fixated on calorie counting and exercise.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can lead to an unhealthy relationship with food and a preoccupation with body image. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like most phobias, learning more about the condition can be helpful. This article will explore obesophobia in more depth, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fear_Of_Gaining_Weight\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fear_Of_Gaining_Weight\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Obesophobia\"><\/span><strong>What Is Obesophobia?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesophobia is an intense fear of gaining <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/ideal-ketosis-level-for-weight-loss\/\">weight<\/a>. It is also known as pocrescophobia or lipophobia. This phobia can manifest in different ways. It involves an irrational fear of becoming obese or gaining weight, even if you are a healthy weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22575-obesophobia-fear-of-gaining-weight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, this phobia can lead to an eating disorder known as anorexia nervosa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesophobia is different from orthorexia, which is another eating disorder characterized by an obsession with healthy eating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6376377\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with orthorexia are often fixated on the quality of the food they eat, rather than the quantity. They may avoid certain foods, such as those that are processed or high in sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Obesophobia\"><\/span><strong>What Causes Obesophobia?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no single <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cbd-oil-for-weight-loss\/\">cause<\/a> of obesophobia. It may develop due to a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stationary-bike-workout-plan\/\">combination of factors<\/a>, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Stigma\"><\/span><strong>Weight Stigma<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight stigma is the discrimination or prejudice against people who are overweight or obese. This can come from family, friends, strangers, and the media. Weight stigma can lead to feelings of shame, worthlessness, and anxiety (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41366-021-00814-5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diet_Culture\"><\/span><strong>Diet Culture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diet culture is the set of beliefs that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinness is superior to other body types<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss is desirable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food should be restricted to control weight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diet culture is pervasive in Western society. It can be found in the media, in advertising, and even in some medical settings. Diet culture often leads to disordered eating, as people try to achieve an unrealistic and unhealthy body size (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sc.edu\/about\/offices_and_divisions\/research\/news_and_pubs\/caravel\/archive\/2021_spring\/2021_dietbeliefs.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dairy-free-protein-powder\/\">Dairy Free Protein Powder Options For Muscle Mass Development And Weight Loss<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fear_Of_Gaining_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42483 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5929-1024x576.png\" alt=\"fear of gaining weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5929.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5929-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5929.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5929-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5929.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trauma\"><\/span><strong>Trauma<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people develop obesophobia after experiencing a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/castor-oil-weight-loss\/\">traumatic event<\/a>, such as being ridiculed for their weight. This can lead to feelings of shame, anxiety, and fear.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anxiety_Disorders\"><\/span><strong>Anxiety Disorders<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some types of anxiety disorders can increase the risk of developing obesophobia. These include social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of social anxiety disorder, obesophobia may develop as a result of the fear of being judged or rejected by others. This can lead to avoidance behaviors, such as skipping social events or avoiding public places.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Internal_Predispositions\"><\/span><strong>Internal Predispositions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like all other phobias, obesophobia may be partly due to an individual\u2019s internal predispositions. This includes things like genetics, brain chemistry, and personality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, people who are <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sea-moss-for-weight-loss\/\">naturally<\/a> anxious or have a family history of anxiety disorders may be more likely to develop obesophobia when exposed to triggers like weight stigma or diet culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fear_Of_Gaining_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42180 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5821-1024x576.png\" alt=\"fear of gaining weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5821.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5821-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5821.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5821-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5821.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Symptoms_Of_Obesophobia\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Symptoms Of Obesophobia?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms of obesophobia can vary from person to person. They may be mild in some cases and severe in others. Some common signs include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding eating in public<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refusing to eat certain foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive exercise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constant thoughts about weight and body image<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weighing yourself multiple times a day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding social events<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing work or school<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isolating yourself from friends and family<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disliking overweight people<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being underweight or malnourished<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have obesophobia, you may even experience the symptoms of a panic attack whenever the topic of weight gain is brought up. These <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-plateau-diet\/\">symptoms<\/a> include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK430973\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trembling or shaking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Looking for a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fear_Of_Gaining_Weight\">break the vicious cycle of weight loss<\/a> and tone up all the jiggly parts? Watch the extra pounds fly off and your muscles firm up with the BetterMe app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fear_Of_Gaining_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41618 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5919-1024x576.png\" alt=\"fear of gaining weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5919.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5919-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5919.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5919.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Complications_Of_Obesophobia\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Complications Of Obesophobia?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main complication of obesophobia is an unhealthy obsession with food and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/moringa-weight-loss\/\">weight gain<\/a>. This can lead or contribute to a slew of other conditions including:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anorexia_Nervosa\"><\/span><strong>Anorexia Nervosa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anorexia nervosa is closely related to obesophobia. It\u2019s an eating disorder characterized by extreme weight loss and a fear of gaining weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1857759\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with anorexia often restrict their food intake and may also engage in purging behaviors like self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anorexia nervosa can have serious health consequences, including organ damage, heart problems, and even death (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s40337-015-0040-8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bulimia_Nervosa\"><\/span><strong>Bulimia Nervosa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bulimia nervosa is another eating disorder that\u2019s closely related to obesophobia. It\u2019s characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviors like self-induced vomiting or the use of laxatives (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK562178\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like anorexia, bulimia can have serious health consequences, including electrolyte imbalances, heart problems, and gastrointestinal issues (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamapsychiatry\/fullarticle\/2752386\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK562178\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body_Dysmorphic_Disorder\"><\/span><strong>Body Dysmorphic Disorder<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a condition characterized by an intense preoccupation with one or more perceived physical flaws. People with BDD often obsess over their weight, even if they\u2019re at a healthy weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.31887\/DCNS.2010.12.2\/abjornsson\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BDD can lead to social isolation, depression, and even suicidal thoughts or behaviors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fear_Of_Gaining_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41507 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5763-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5763.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5763-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5763.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5763-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5763.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purging_Disorder\"><\/span><strong>Purging Disorder<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purging disorder is an eating disorder that\u2019s similar to bulimia nervosa. However, purging disorder doesn\u2019t necessarily involve binge eating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, people with purging disorder engage in purging behaviors like self-induced vomiting or the use of laxatives after eating even small amounts of food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5741973\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like bulimia and anorexia, purging disorder can have serious health consequences. These include electrolyte imbalances, heart problems, and gastrointestinal issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_Self_Esteem\"><\/span><strong>Low Self Esteem<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with obesophobia often have low self-esteem. This is because they\u2019re constantly worried about their weight and body image. Low self-esteem can lead to social isolation, depression, and anxiety, especially among young adults (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyt.2019.00698\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Health_Consequences\"><\/span><strong>Physical Health Consequences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesophobia can also have physical health consequences. This is because people with obesophobia often engage in unhealthy behaviors like restrictive diets, excessive exercise, and purging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These behaviors can lead to malnutrition, electrolyte imbalances, heart problems, and gastrointestinal issues (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5741973\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s40337-018-0219-x\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7538029\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Some of these physical consequences can even be life-threatening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/rowing-for-weight-loss\/\">Rowing For Weight Loss: Calories Burned, Benefits And More<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fear_Of_Gaining_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41506 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5011-1024x576.png\" alt=\"fear of gaining weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5011.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5011-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5011.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5011.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Obesophobia_Diagnosed\"><\/span><strong>How Is Obesophobia Diagnosed?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesophobia follows the same diagnostic criteria as other phobias. Your doctor will analyze your symptoms using the criteria <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-honey-benefits-weight-loss\/\">outlined<\/a> in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK519704\/table\/ch3.t11\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be diagnosed with obesophobia, you must:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a persistent fear of gaining weight or becoming obese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a fear that is out of proportion to the actual danger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a fear that almost always causes immediate anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have avoidance behaviors that interfere with your daily life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms must last for 6 months or more<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms must not be better explained by another mental disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your doctor will also rule out any physical causes of your symptoms. This is important, as some medical conditions can cause weight gain and anxiety. These conditions include hypothyroidism, Cushing\u2019s syndrome, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003084.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fear_Of_Gaining_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41478 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3706-1024x576.png\" alt=\"fear of gaining weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3706.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3706-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3706.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3706-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3706.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Obesophobia_Treated\"><\/span><strong>How Is Obesophobia Treated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesophobia can be treated with a combination of therapy, medication, and self-care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Therapy\"><\/span><strong>Therapy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that can help treat obesophobia. CBT focuses on changing the negative thoughts and behaviors that contribute to the phobia (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3065663\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During CBT, you will work with a therapist to identify your triggers and learn how to manage your anxiety. You may also learn coping techniques, such as deep breathing and relaxation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medication\"><\/span><strong>Medication<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your doctor may prescribe medication to help manage your anxiety. The most common type of medication used for this purpose is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs are a type of antidepressant that can help reduce anxiety and improve mood (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554406\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self-Care\"><\/span><strong>Self-Care<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to therapy and medication, there are things you can do at home to manage your obesophobia. These self-care tips can help reduce your anxiety and improve your quality of life:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get regular exercise: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise can help reduce stress and anxiety. It can also boost mood and improve sleep (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyt.2013.00027\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Talk to your doctor about whether exercise is safe and appropriate for you.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eat a healthy diet:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eating nutritious foods can help you feel better physically and mentally. Work with your therapist to find ways to incorporate healthy and nutritious foods without obsessing over your diet or restricting other foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid diet culture: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diet culture often leads to disordered eating and body image issues. Try to avoid any triggering content, such as pro-ana websites or thinspo hashtags.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practice mindfulness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Mindfulness can help you focus on the present moment and reduce anxiety (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3679190\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You can practice mindfulness through activities like meditation, yoga, and breathing exercises.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Seek support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Talking to friends or family members about your anxiety can help you feel less alone. You can also join a support group for people with obesophobia.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fear_Of_Gaining_Weight\">BetterMe app is here to help you<\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fear_Of_Gaining_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41378 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909-1024x576.png\" alt=\"fear of gaining weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Intuitive_Eating_Can_Help\"><\/span><strong>How Intuitive Eating Can Help<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have obesophobia, you may be no stranger to restrictive diets. However, these diets often do more harm than good. They can contribute to disordered eating, body image issues, and nutritional deficiencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intuitive eating is an alternative approach to food and nutrition. It emphasizes listening to your body\u2019s hunger cues and eating in a way that is satisfying and enjoyable (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6360478\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intuitive eating can help you break the cycle of dieting and disordered eating. It can also improve your relationship with food and your body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1740144521000887\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you\u2019re interested in trying intuitive eating, talk to a registered dietitian or therapist who specializes in this approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following tips can also help you get started with intuitive eating:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eat when you\u2019re hungry: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t wait until you\u2019re starving to eat. Ignoring your hunger cues can make it difficult for you to recognize them in the future.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Honor your fullness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once you feel satisfied, stop eating. It\u2019s okay to save food for later if you get hungry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make peace with food:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t label foods as \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cbad.\u201d All foods can be part of a healthy diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Respect your body: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accept your body as it is. strive for health, not perfection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Find joy in movement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Exercise should be something you enjoy, not something you have to do. Choose activities that make you feel good.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have obesophobia, know that you\u2019re not alone. Recognize your triggers and find ways to cope with your anxiety. With treatment, you can learn to manage your fear and live a healthy, fulfilled life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesophobia is a type of phobia that involves intense fear of gaining weight. This phobia can lead to avoidance behaviors, such as skipping social events or avoiding certain foods. Obesophobia is a treatable condition, and with the right help, you can manage your anxiety and live a healthy, happy life.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fear_Of_Gaining_Weight\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People are keen on maintaining a healthy weight for several reasons. For some, it is simply a matter of aesthetics. For others, they fear that being overweight could lead to many health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, and joint pain (12). For people with obesophobia, weight is an obsession. 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