02/07/2025
š Eating disorders are NOT just about food. They are complex mental health conditions influenced by trauma, anxiety, genetics, and social pressures.
ā Myth: Diet culture is the main reason we have eating disorders.
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Fact: There is no single cause for someone developing an eating disorder. Contributing factors may include genetic, biological, psychological, behavioral, and social factors.
ā Myth: You can tell that someone has an eating disorder based on their appearance.
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Fact: EDās exist in all body types. You canāt tell someone struggles based on their weight.
ā Myth: The healing journey is easy and straightforward with therapy.
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Fact: Treatment of eating disorders typically involves multidisciplinary care such as nutritional counseling, medical care, psychotherapy, and other counseling.
Drop a š in the comments if youāve heard these myths before. Or comment with a myth that you used to believe.
Letās change the conversation!