National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Kristen King — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:16:00 +0000

Thanks to Hsien over at Genetics and Health for cluing me into the fact that this week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. As a disordered eater, I can’t say enough good things about an awareness event that educates people about eating disorders and helps to remove some of the stigma. There’s no stereotype here. You can be overweight and have an eating disorder. You can be underweight and have an eating disorder. You can be perfectly average and have an eating disorder. Race, gender, age, nationality — none of them mean a thing when it comes to eating disorders. They can affect anyone.

If you have an eating disorder, you’re not alone. Don’t be afraid to talk about your experiences, your questions, your worries. They’re yours, and they’re valid, and they’re important. And most importantly, remember that your eating disorder is not who you are. It doesn’t have to define you, even if it’s something you struggle with every day.

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