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