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.
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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.”
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We only see a narrow standard of beauty represented in film and television. This limited demonstration of what people look like is harmful to everyone. However, for those living with or recovering from an eating disorder, the media can render itself a challenge. Tv and film fail to center body diversity. So, finding ways to interact with media while still honoring your mental well-being is crucial.
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The beginning of January brings about the potential for inspiring resolutions and goals. But unfortunately, the new year also provides an opportunity for diet culture to influence how people view their bodies and food.
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Combat self-comparison haunting your thoughts. Learn strategies to navigate social triggers and focus on experiences over appearances for better mental health.
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Discover strategies for overcoming body image struggles in the spring and summer. Embrace comfort and confidence without succumbing to societal pressures.
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Learn about body checking: its definition, signs, risks, and strategies to overcome it. Seek help to break free from harmful behaviors.
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Discover how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted eating disorders. Increased isolation, social media influence, and lifestyle changes contribute to exacerbated symptoms.
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In a society that worships diet culture and thin bodies, our recovery is often hindered due to the triggering content that we come across. This kind of content is especially prevalent on social media, and it reached a significant low in the early 2010s when multitudes of “pro-ana” blogs plagued the Internet. Unfortunately, these kinds of trends have become wildly popular again – this time on TikTok.
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The relationship between social media and eating disorders is complex and has become an increasingly prevalent topic among researchers. Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms and has been linked to negative self-perception among its users. While social media alone typically does not lead to the development of an eating disorder, it can be a contributing factor for those who may be susceptible to disordered eating behaviors, body image issues, or a history of mental health problems.
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The relationship between social media and body image is complex and ever-changing. For this reason, body image as it relates to social media use has become a hot topic among researchers. Recent studies have revealed that social media has a negative effect on one’s perception of their body image.
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