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Dispel judgement, debunk the myths and correct the misconceptions you hold about eating disorders.
Struggles with Body Image
The struggle with body image is becoming quite common as we progress through life. As much as it may seem society doesn't have a part in affecting how people perceive themselves, it does for me and I'm sure many others. Growing up I always saw the super skinny models with the perfect bodies, smooth skin, beautiful faces, and gorgeous, flowing hair. I always thought to myself that I wanted to be one of those girls. I wanted everyone to look at me and think I was perfect and skinny and want to be like me. But unfortunately life had other plans.
By Mikayla starr8 years ago in Psyche
Dealing with Anorexia Ten Years On
Hello, first of all, thank you for taking the time and reading my story. It's one of the first times I have told it to people I don't know, but over the last ten years of pain and embarrassment, I am no longer afraid to discuss something that has impacted my life so greatly. In fact, my illness has become a huge part of who I am and changed how I view the world for the better I feel. It's taught me about compassion and to understand illness you can not see.
By Nicole wayman8 years ago in Psyche
The Anorexia Symptoms That No One Talks About
Being that I have suffered from disordered eating for the better part of eight years, I would say that I have become nothing short of an expert on living with this psychological beast. And I have read quite a bit of lit on the disorder, mostly because of either malnourishment-driven obsession with the process of starving oneself or just a curiosity about what others' experiences are like. Most of what I have read talks about the core symptoms: a fixation on the number on the scale, calorie counting, guilt and anxiety surrounding food, and an intense fear of gaining weight. I have had a taste of all of the above and would vouch that the individuals I know who also struggle have, as well. But there are five symptoms that I have noticed are particularly strong for me that no one seems to talk about.
By M.L. Sukala9 years ago in Psyche
