

I'm in a Toxic Relationship with Food | The Shame of Living with an Eating Disorder.
Mar 26, 2023
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Emma's Eating Disorder Experience
- Emma Guns shares her personal experience with an eating disorder, marked by a preoccupation with food and body image.
- She describes feeling a constant pull towards unhealthy foods and the exhausting mental battle of restriction and indulgence.
Misconceptions about Eating Disorders
- Emma highlights the misconception that eating disorders only manifest as extreme restriction or purging.
- Many individuals struggle with disordered eating that falls outside these stereotypical categories, often dismissed as greed or lack of willpower.
Seek Professional Help
- Emma cautions against self-diagnosing and emphasizes that recognizing a potential eating disorder is just the first step.
- Seek professional help and make positive behavior changes for true recovery.