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Why Do So Many Gay and Bisexual Men Struggle With Body Image?

By Philip Ellis — 2019

What began as a proud assertion of identity has itself become a trope; the stereotype of a gay man now is one who goes to the gym and takes care of himself.

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9 Ways to Help a Friend with an Eating Disorder

Lend your support without adding more stress.

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Sarah Klein
2021
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How to Help Someone with an Eating Disorder

Thoughts on doing more good than harm when someone you care about is ill.

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Emily T. Troscianko
2015
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Learning the Difference Between Body Image and Body Reality

How we perceive our bodies greatly impacts our self-esteem. Here are five steps you can take toward loving your body unconditionally.

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Abigail Bassett
2020
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Reduce Body Checking with 2 Easy Steps

Have you ever caught yourself repeatedly checking the parts of your body? This is a practice referred to as "body checking" and commonly occurs while sitting on a chair, taking a shower, or viewing your reflection in a mirror. It's especially common in people living with eating disorders.

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Liliana Almeida
2020
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How to Cope with Eating Disorders During Pregnancy

Eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED) most commonly emerge during adolescence or young adulthood and disproportionately impact females.

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Lauren Muhlheim
2019
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PTSD and Eating Disorders

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and eating disorders often co-occur. People with eating disorders may have other mental health conditions, such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

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Lauren Muhlheim
2019
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Eating Disorders Thrive in Anxious Times, and Pose a Lethal Threat

Eating disorders are thriving during the pandemic. Hotline calls to the National Eating Disorders Association are up 70-80% in recent months. For many, eating is a form of control — a coping mechanism tied to stress.

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Yuki Noguchi
2020
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Eating Disorders in Midlife

Eating disorders are most often thought of as afflicting teenage girls and young women. In reality, this is not the case. Many women and men don't stop worrying about weight and shape as they age.

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Lauren Muhlheim
2021
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eating Disorders

Eating disorders can occur in any age group, gender, ethnic or racial group.

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Johns Hopkins Medicine staff
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How to Help Someone with an Eating Disorder

If you’re here, it's because you want to better support someone in your life who has an eating disorder—and that's an amazing first step. Very likely, you are feeling worried about your loved one and you are confused about what you should and should not do.

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Lauren Muhlheim
2021
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