Truth or Myth
Eating disorders are a choice
MYTH
Name an organ in the body that is commonly impacted by Eating Disorders?
Heart, brain, liver, GI system, skin, etc.
This singer has been open about her struggles with anorexia, bulimia, addiction, and bipolar disorder since being in treatment in 2010.
Demi Lovato
What are 3 benefits that you gain from social leisure activities?
Decrease in isolation/anxiety/depression symptoms/stress/etc., increase in self-esteem/confidence/life satisfaction/connection/social skills/enjoyment/support in recovery/etc.
QUICK! The first person/group to say a positive affirmation(s) towards a person in the opposite group gets the points! Keep it recovery-appropriate, remember that your body is the least interesting thing about you! *Double Points if you say a meaningful affirmation for yourself*
YOU ARE ALL SO STRONG, DESERVING, AND CAPABLE OF SO MUCH!!!
Anorexia, bulimia, and BED are the only eating disorders.
MYTH! There is ARFID, OSFED, Pica, etc.
Name 3 topics frequently addressed in the treatment of Eating Disorders.
This singer revealed struggles with anorexia and finding paparazzi photos to be triggering.
Taylor Swift
Define LEISURE.
What is: free time or use of free time purely for enjoyment; activities outside of work/school/life obligations.
Show and tell please :)
Those who struggle with an eating disorder are only in smaller bodies.
MYTH! People who have eating disorders come in all body sizes!
Name 3 co-occurring disorders frequently associated with eating disorders.
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, substance/alcohol use disorder, ADHD, mood disorders
The write of Rocketman who suffered from alcoholism, drug abuse and bulimia.
Elton John
What is a leisure activity that you can do with another person for free?
What is: joyful walk, dog park, nature, games you already have, make music playlists, play with pets, color, make silly tiktoks, etc.
BOOGIE WOOGIE WITH IT!
You can recover by yourself from your eating disorder.
MYTH! Recovery takes a lot of hard, internal work and reflection. However, it also takes asking for help and being vulnerable. Remember, you are not alone!
How many people in the US suffer from an eating disorder?
Roughly 30 million people.
This princess, and mother of Harry and William, fought to increase public understanding and awareness of Bulimia.
Princess Diana of Wales
How can having a healthy leisure lifestyle benefit my recovery?
Answers vary.
QUICK! The first person/group to find a tangible example of something they can use to self-soothe (through the senses) gets the points!
Show us what you found :)