Understanding Anorexia: Signs, Causes & When to Get Help

In a world where diet culture and social media perpetuate harmful beauty ideals, the prevalence of eating disorders such as anorexia is on the rise. These pervasive messages equate thinness with health, desirability, and worthiness of love. Rebecca Eyre, MA, LMHC, and JED Expert, sheds light on the neurological impact of food restriction, and the critical moments when one should seek assistance. Key indicators of anorexia include an obsession with the scale, excessive scrutiny of one's physique, meticulous calorie tracking, and the endorsement of appearance-focused social media influencers.
Rebecca provides actionable strategies to combat diet culture and diminish the risk of anorexia. Her advice includes: maintaining regular eating habits, disconnecting from social media accounts that trigger body dissatisfaction, embracing your body's natural shape, and celebrating the diversity of all body types. Despite the societal pressures that glorify a narrow standard of beauty, recovery from anorexia is achievable through the help of community and the guidance of healthcare professionals. Prompt interventions and fostering connections are vital in helping individuals break free from disordered eating, and lead lives liberated from the constraints of societal norms.
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