Eating Disorders Archive
Eating disorders are usually overlooked in men. Much of the media attention devoted to bulimia and anorexia nervosa tends to focus on women. Karen Carpenter made headlines when she passed away as a result of her struggle with anorexia. Lily …
“Just eat.” “You’re not motivated enough to recover.” “You don’t stop so you must want to be sick.” “You just need more willpower.” “I wish I could be anorexic so I could lose all this weight.” “Only white teenage girls get eating disorders.” …
We all know that from Halloween to New Years our gatherings and holidays tend to have a focus on bountiful food. Many cultures have their specific food items, such as the tradition of latkes for Hanukkah, and many families have their …
