Eating Disorders Support Group
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no disrespect to anyone here. i know we are all fighting to beat our eating disorders. i fully support all of you in your recovery. this post is not meant to minimalize anyone's ED. i am just wondering...
why is it that the media and society as a whole tend to ignore ED's that aren't anorexia or bulemia? it's not like they're the only ED's out there! why are they the only ones that get attention?
i began my ED when i was 11. my parents said nothing. my friends said nothing. no health teacher EVER uttered the words "binge eating disorder". i had to find out about BED and other ED's through my own research and prayer.
it upsets me that so much about eating disorders are overlooked and ignored. if people were more informed, they'd be able to get help faster. anybody have any thoughts on why non-ana/mia ED's are ignored? just looking to start a discussion and maybe get some opinions.-fallon
why is it that the media and society as a whole tend to ignore ED's that aren't anorexia or bulemia? it's not like they're the only ED's out there! why are they the only ones that get attention?
i began my ED when i was 11. my parents said nothing. my friends said nothing. no health teacher EVER uttered the words "binge eating disorder". i had to find out about BED and other ED's through my own research and prayer.
it upsets me that so much about eating disorders are overlooked and ignored. if people were more informed, they'd be able to get help faster. anybody have any thoughts on why non-ana/mia ED's are ignored? just looking to start a discussion and maybe get some opinions.-fallon
Honestly...and I think it's irony is a little funny, but in a sick, sad sort of way - think about it, but I think it might be a triggering fact, so just in case, I'm sorry :
I think the reason is that obesity is more common in the US and therefore, it's not uncommon to see people overeating.
and people who are anorexic and bulimic are a 'shock' to society, more-so because they're doing the opposite of what is 'common' in the US which is obesity, and/or being overweight...you know what I mean?
its very sad