February is Eating Disorders Awareness Month — a time to talk not only about symptoms and recovery, but also about something many people overlook: language . As an anorexia dietitian  working with people in recovery, I often see how casually used phrases can unintentionally minimize the seriousness of eating disorders. Words shape perception — and perception influences whether people seek help, feel validated, or remain misunderstood. Let’s talk about what anorexia actually i

February is Eating Disorders Awareness Month , and I want to take a moment to share a few things I wish more people understood about eating disorders.   Because  EDs thrive in silence, stereotypes, and the belief that you’re “not sick enough.”   So here are 10 things I want you to know:   1. You can’t tell how much someone is struggling by their weight. Less than 6% of people with an eating disorder are medically underweight.   2. Binge Eating Disorder is the most common eati

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