Eating disorders can affect anyone. I know this because a close male friend of mine from high school struggles with bulimia. I recently asked him if he felt comfortable speaking to me about his eating disorder, and he opened up about his story, under the condition that he remain anonymous throughout this piece.
If the summer months are a triggering time for you, if you feel trapped and unable to enjoy those beach days, if you feel uncomfortable or ashamed of your body, please read my story and take heart. Take heart in the fact that there are others who have walked a similar journey and come out on the other side.
Many have tried to teach others about eating disorders. But unfortunately, in many cases, our society often places a minimal emphasis on how eating disorders begin and the dangers of them. In this informative piece, one of our contributors shares with RIZZARR audiences important truths about eating disorders.
After breaking out as a solo artist in 2015 and debuting his own hit studio album this year, Zayn Malik is now speaking publicly about his painful struggle with an eating disorder during his time in One Direction.
College student Neesha Arter is raising her voice and speaking out about an issue that is too often left out of the discussion—the correlation between sexual assault and eating disorders.
Eating disorders are still taboo and kept hidden in many parts of the world. As time goes on and more people speak up about their struggles, things could change.
After a long battle with an eating disorder, I realized I had been paralyzed by negative thoughts, unable to see my beauty. I finally decided that I wanted to help erase the stigma around eating disorders and mental illnesses.
