Eating Disorder Recovery: Eating Disorder Myths Debunked
MYTH: Once someone goes through a treatment program/gains weight they are all better.
FACT: Eating disorders are not “cured” once weight is gained, the thoughts and emotions are still there and recovery can take many years. Recovery is a process, not an event.
MYTH: Men don’t have eating disorders/only gay men have eating disorders.
FACT: About 10% of people with eating disorders are men, and sexuality has nothing to do with it.
MYTH: People with eating disorders are stupid and don’t know what affects they are having on their bodies.
FACT: People with eating disorders DO know, however the addiction overpowers logic.
You should read all of these, but here are three I think are particularly important:
FACT: Eating disorders are not “cured” once weight is gained, the thoughts and emotions are still there and recovery can take many years. Recovery is a process, not an event.
FACT: About 10% of people with eating disorders are men, and sexuality has nothing to do with it.
FACT: People with eating disorders DO know, however the addiction overpowers logic.
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- February 8 2012 | 504 Notes - Read More →
