NEDA Week 2013

No negative self-talk, at least for this week, okay? #NEDAwareness

It’s National Eating Disorders Awareness week. The theme is “Everybody Knows Somebody”, eating disorders are very prevalent in this society… especially when much of popular culture seems to encourage disordered eating. Eating disorders are not lifestyle choices, they are serious illnesses with the highest mortality rate of any psychological disorder out there. It’s scary and they affect more than just the individual, their entire circle of family and friends ends up hurting because of the issue. If you weren’t aware, I have battled an eating disorder. I wish I could say I am “healed” but I have to remain pretty vigilant in taking care of myself. Recently I came down with bronchitis and had to go to the doctor. They had me step on the scale and I actually looked at the number this time. And that started a whole spiral of thoughts that could be dangerous. First I was pleased...

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