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Social media platforms, such as Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and Twitter, dominate cyberculture for younger generations and beyond globally. Despite the tremendous efforts these platforms put into monitoring and banning triggering posts, we are subject to a wide array of content. However, the return of a culture perpetuated on Tumblr, a popular blog website during the early 2010s, brings concern over unfiltered content focusing on eating disorders.
Social media can be hard to navigate during recovery. We use social media accounts to stay connected in the world today, but how can we make them a safer space during recovery and afterward? With unlimited access to social media, it is essential to acknowledge and minimize exposure to posts that give unrealistic views of what is “normal.”
Unfortunately, diet culture surrounds us every single day. It is woven into the fabric of our society. While it may not be possible to avoid diet culture altogether, there are tools we can use to navigate our way through it, allowing us to reframe the harmful beliefs that diet culture has instilled in us.
It can be difficult for many people in eating disorder recovery to enjoy the summertime without stressing over their body image. The upcoming warm weather can bring anxiety. So, as you prepare for summer, do not let your eating disorder or negative body image hold you back.
Sunscreen, warmth from the sun, time spent by the pool, and uncontrollable laughs are ingredients in one of the most sought-after times of the year: spring break. After a long winter of coats, snow, and chilly days, spring break reminds us summer is just around the corner. While spring break can be an extremely relaxing and fun time, it can also bring about intense body image distress.
The spring begins as the snow melts, and the days become warmer and longer. The flowers and trees bloom, winter coats return to closets, and spring break brings college students to beautiful locations. However, springtime may cause negative thoughts about one's body image for those with 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.
