Typically, eating disorders have been associated with "SWAG," the skinny, white, affluent girl.
Tami Roman was diagnosed with Body Dysmorphic Disorder in 2008.
Black women aren't getting the treatment they need when it comes to eating disorders and they are suffering in silence.
Many individuals with eating disorders may want to open up about their condition, but are afraid to start the conversation. Having a friend who initiates that dialogue can go a long way.
Unlike alcoholism or substance abuse, issues with food are not as universally accepted as a medical condition.
I had to get real with myself and understand that I would not, forever, be able to get up at 6am and run five miles. I would not forever be able to be so thin. As I got older, osteoporosis would be a risk. Blood sugar and cardiac health would be an issue. So if I understood I’d have to give it up one day then why not…today?
During her interview on Netflix's "Strong Black Lead" podcast, actress and comedian Kim Coles shared that she was using diet pills and anorexic at the beginning of her career in entertainment.
Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to more serious complications, like heart disease, aneurysm, kidney problems, and even memory loss. Some such events can leave a person permanently handicapped.
She often cancels at the last minute on plans she was recently so excited for. As recently as 12 hours ago, she was texting you about how much she was looking forward to this and now she says she isn’t feeling well and can’t make it.
Growing up around certain people, Zoe Kravitz felt pressure to look a certain way, which led to an eating disorder that lasted a decade.
Activity trackers are useful and interesting, but they are also enabling devices for those with eating disorders. While many people wear them claiming they’re just curious about their statistics, you may notice some adults rigorously keeping an eye on the calorie counter on their device—even checking it before each bite of food.
You feel very sad that your mom has spent so many years with this issue. If you’re a woman, then you likely had some disordered eating tendencies in your teen or college years (that’s very common) but they went away. Even those few years were exhausting. You can’t believe your mom has lived like this for forty, fifty, sixty years…