ED vs. Recovery thoughts
True or False:
You were born with your eating disorder?
False!
Although for some, it might have started at a young age, we are not born with EDs
True or False:
Biological factors include genetics, neurobiology, and socioeconomic status
False!
biological factors include genetics and neurobiology - does not include socioeconomic status
Approximately what year did the first diet book came out?
1558
How can you tell when the ED voice is speaking?
Hint: think about feelings
The ED voice is often mean, degrading, makes you feel bad/angry/sad.
Leaves you feeling uneasy inside
What are the characteristics of Bulimia Nervosa?
Give me 2 of the 4 possible responses
- food: eating a large amount of food in a small period of time
- control: loss of control during binge
- behaviors: compensatory to cope with food intake
- fear: fear of weight gain
How did the Greeks define "fit" and "healthy"?
Having a healthy BODY and MIND
How can you tell when the Recovery voice is speaking
Hint: more feelings!
Leave you feeling empowered, motivated, neutral/happy
What are some characteristics of anorexia nervosa?
Give me 3 answers to get credit
Who was the first DiEt InFlUeNcEr and which diet did he endorse?
Lord Byron and he endorsed the vinegar diet
List some coping skills you can use when the ED voice is too loud
4 coping skills for all the points- no halfies
- Talking to someone about it
- Distractions
- Breathing
- Music
- Reality check/grounding
Explain how food exposures work with ARFID
It's the idea that anxiety decreases over time with repeated exposures as comfort grows slowly
How is the diet industry worth so much and do diets ACTUALLY work?
It profits directly from self-hatred, body dissatisfaction, and the ongoing fear of aging and weight gain”
NOOOO diets don't actually work
While the ED voice will always be there, what do you have the power to do?
Hint: think "electricity"
"Dim the light setting"
By making recovery focused choices, the ED voice will be low and dim and barely noticeable
Participants in study exhibited similar symptoms to that of folks with AN
- underweight/significant weight loss, preoccupation with food/weight, body dysmorphia, compensatory behaviors, and amenorrhea (in women)
What's the difference between medical diets, cultural diets, and diet culture?
Must get all 3 to get the points
Medical diet: total amount of food individuals consume
Cultural: shared food habits and traditions
Diet culture: prioritizes thinness and appearance over health and well-being