People of all body types, backgrounds, races, and socio-economic statuses can struggle with anorexia, regardless of weight, size, or shape. The dangerous rhetoric that all anorexic patients are “underweight” prevents many individuals from seeking treatment and recovering.
Young adults and adolescents develop their appearance ideals from media, social media, dating apps, family, etc. Accordingly, research indicates that individuals identifying with a different gender than assigned at birth tend to relate their appearance ideals based on sources that align with their gender identity.
Join BALANCE Content Editor Andromeda Rodriguez (they/she) on Friday, June 30th at 12 PM EDT for our webinar, Body Image and the Queer Community: The Ways Gender and Sexuality Shape Self-Image. Join us in this transformative webinar that celebrates diversity, promotes body acceptance, and empowers the queer community in recovery.
Eating disorders do not discriminate, and anyone can develop an eating disorder. However, specific populations, such as athletes, endure experiences that put them disproportionately at risk for developing an eating disorder.
Instead of dedicating energy to satisfying your eating disorder, redirect it towards showing yourself kindness and compassion. Loving yourself can seem like a distant destination, but it is a feasible goal.
