The Silent Suffering | Myths and Misconceptions

The Silent Suffering - Main MenuOvereaters are just lazy.Eating disorders are not diseases.It's just a phase.People with eating disorders are narcissistic.It's About Food.You can't die from bulimia.But you don't look sick.Anorexics don't eat.You're too old to have an eating disorder.You can't exercise too much.She'll eat when she's hungry.Page 1Common myths and misconceptions associated with eating disorders.enter.Page 2Page 3item 4item 5item 6item 7item 8item 9item 10item 11item 12item 13item 14item 15item 16item 17item 18item 19item 20Page 21You're just trying to hurt me.Eating disorders are caused by the mediaInsert text hereGet some control. choose to not do this.Eating disorders are diets.Fat free, low carb foods are healthyMedical doctors know what they need to know about eating disorders.Overeating is not an eating disorder.Purging means to throw up.You just want attention.

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