Eating disorder articles
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The Silent Struggle: Living with an Eating Disorder during Ramadan
The beginning of Ramadan usually brings about a flurry of excitement—family gatherings, delectable dishes, and an opportunity to deepen one’s connection with God. But for me, it is a starkly different experience. It is when the weight of stress seems to intensify. My relationship with my weight has always been tumultuous, sullied by incessant teasing and criticism from my family. Their words cut deep, chipping away at my self-esteem. At the tender age of 13, I was engulfed by a wave of...
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‘The perceived scrutiny is immense’: how weddings can worsen eating and body image disorders
From dress shopping to weight-loss pressures, nuptials can open a Pandora’s box of body-image issues. Experts share advice on reducing the risk of new or worsening symptomsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIt’s often expected to be the “happiest day of your life”, but the preparation for Brianna Woodward’s wedding had her crumpled on the kitchen floor, sobbing.The 36-year-old has struggled with body image and eating disorder symptoms since her early teens, but only received targeted...
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Minnesota high school coaches may soon get training on student eating disorders
While about 12% of girls have a type of eating disorder, by age 14, 60% to 70% reported trying to lose weight.