Tanorexia

BBC NEWS | Magazine | A tan to die for describes the condition being called tanarexia. People feel bad about themeselves if they cannot tan for a couple days and think they look better tanned to the extreme. They often look unnaturally tan. It is commonly believed that most people look better even healthier with a tan. Does this reinforce people's tanning habits? People with tanorexia exhibit obsesive behavior that impacts their selfworth. They often ignore or pass up opprotunities to socialize and spend time with friends and family to go tanning.

If you feel that you are obsessive about tanning or know someone that is tell us about it.