A common theme of eating disorders is comparison. I have always compared my body, exercise routine, diet, and … More
Tag: Anorexia
Happiness is [Not] a Choice
“Happiness is a choice.” 200 milligrams of Zoloft. A week in a psych ward. Two stints in treatment … More
The Price of Heckling Diet Culture
A few weeks ago, Kim Kardashian unsurprisingly advertised appetite-suppressing lollipops on her Instagram. To my surprise, however, she received backlash … More
Exercise Bulimia and Why Exercise Addiction is Not Cool
Exercise addiction is perhaps one of the least discussed eating disorder behaviors, but it is more serious and common than … More
“Trying Anorexia” is Not a Thing
I was preparing for the eighth grade dance, when a school secretary casually said, “Yeah, I’ve lost so … More
The Red Skirt
When I first bought the red skirt, I didn’t own many red items of clothing. I didn’t own any … More
What I Lost When I Lost [Weight]
At eighteen years old, I was diagnosed with my eating disorder and subsequently put into a four-week partial hospitalization program … More
Taking off the Mask of Mental Illness
Her mask shields her face as she watches the world go by; laughter erupts, couples dance as music plays. She … More
The Dark Side of Eating Disorders
For some reason, eating disorders take the brunt of jokes on television, social media, and even casual conversation. While humor … More
Heffalumps and Woozles
When I was two years old, I went to Disney World for the first time with my family. Since my … More
Running with Crutches 