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We will cover another four common myths and misconceptions people tend to have about eating disorders in today's episode. A certain stigma around eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, orthorexia, binge eating, and other types and subtypes of eating disorders, prevails in today's society. By sharing our experience and leading this kind of conversation, we can contribute to breaking such stigma. This episode is a second part of the Eating Disorder Misconceptions. You can find a link to the first part of the series in the show notes.

Previous episode - #05 Eating Disorder Misconceptions Part I.: https://anchor.fm/bingeonselflove/episodes/05-Eating-Disorder-Misconceptions-Part-I-ejtuii

RESOURCES:

Sources on types of eating disorders:

Eating Disorders Explained. National Eating Disorders Collaboration. Available at: https://www.nedc.com.au/eating-disorders/eating-disorders-explained/

About Eating Disorders. The Eating Disorder Foundation. Available at:  https://eatingdisorderfoundation.org/learn-more/about-eating-disorders/

Developing multiple eating disorders:

Can You Have Anorexia and Bulimia at the Same Time? The Emily Program. 2020. Available at: https://www.emilyprogram.com/blog/can-you-have-anorexia-and-bulimia-at-the-same-time/

Eating disorder myths:

Myths. National Eating Disorders Collaboration. Available at: https://www.nedc.com.au/eating-disorders/eating-disorders-explained/myth/

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Eating disorders are accompanied by myths and misconceptions. Among the most common myths are that only people with certain bodyweight have eating disorders, that only girls suffer from an eating disorder, or that binge eating is not a “real” eating disorder. In today’s episode, we will cover some of the most common misconceptions and discuss some ways to break the stigma surrounding eating disorders.

SOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

1) GREFE, Lynn. Shining a Light on Binge Eating Disorder (B.E.D.) in Adults. National Eating Disorders Association. Available at: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/blog/shining-light-binge-eating-disorder-bed-adults

2) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5). American Psychiatric Association. Available at: https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm

3) Binge Eating Disorder. National Eating Disorders Association. Available at: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/by-eating-disorder/bed

4) Binge Eating. EDReferral.com. Available at: https://www.edreferral.com/binge-eating

5) HANSEN, Kathryn. Brain over Binge: Why I Was Bulimic, Why Conventional Therapy Didn't Work, and How I Recovered for Good. Camellia Publishing, 2014.

How to approach someone who may be having an eating disorder:

How to Help a Loved One. National Eating Disorders Association. Available at: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/help/caregivers

Supporting Someone. National Eating Disorders Collaboration. Available at: https://www.nedc.com.au/support-and-services-2/supporting-someone/

10 Helpful Things to Say to Someone With an Eating Disorder. Beat Eating Disorders. Available at: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/your-stories/10-things-say-someone-with-an-eating-disorder

SMITH, M., SEGAL J., and ROBINSON L. Helping Someone with an Eating Disorder. Help Guide. Available at: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/eating-disorders/helping-someone-with-an-eating-disorder.htm

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Procrastination, to a certain extent, is completely normal. Everyone procrastinates sometimes, including the most productive people. Procrastination is even more common during specific periods in lives and during certain situations – for instance, when we're supposed to study, when we're supposed to do some prep for work, but also when it comes to our personal goals, such as recovery. Sadly, not many people talk about it publicly. In today's episode, we'll cover what procrastination is and what are some of the most common reasons why we procrastinate.

SOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

1) RateSetter. The Great British Procrasti-nation. 2015. Available at https://view.joomag.com/gbp-the-great-british-procrasti-nation/0993581001422464245?page=15

2) Definition of procrastination in The Cambridge Dictionary: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/procrastinate

3) Definition of procrastination in The Merriam-Webster Dictionary: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procrastination

4) Binge on Self-Love podcast episode on perfectionism: https://anchor.fm/bingeonselflove/episodes/03-Perfectionism-and-Eating-Disorders-ej5s4t

5) Blog post on procrastination at Binge on Self-Love blog: https://bingeonselflove.com/the-real-reason-why-you-procrastinate/

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Why do we have such tendencies to be perfect, and to be completely honest, who doesn't want to be perfect? We may strive for perfection because we believe that people will finally accept us, love us, and respect us once we're perfect. As someone dealing with an eating disorder, I wanted everything to be perfect - my body, appearance, grades, and subsequent eating disorder recovery. In this episode, I will share my experience as a perfectionist and binge eater in recovery, how I reached a breaking point as a university student, and some of the crazy things I've done to be "perfect."

SOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

Article on the all or nothing mindset: https://bingeonselflove.com/the-all-or-nothing-mindset-how-to-change-going-from-one-extreme-to-another

Eating Disorders and Letting Go of Perfectionism by Rebecca Cooper: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/information/eating-disorders-and-letting-go-of-perfectionism

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Have you ever sabotaged your own efforts only to find yourself wondering why you did it? We often self-sabotage without realizing it, and it's no exception when it comes to an eating disorder and the recovery. In today's episode, we'll cover why we're resistant to change and why postponing won't make a recovery any easier in the future.

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Breaking the binge eating cycle isn't easy but it's definitely possible. It today's episode we're going to cover how do we get caught in the binge-restrict mindset, why it's hard (but possible) to break it, and what are some tips on how to navigate the change.

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Hi, I'm Anna (but you can call me Anci) and welcome to Binge on Self-Love podcast. Every Tuesday, join the raw and honest conversation about binge eating, recovery, self-love, and self-acceptance, as well as procrastination and navigating change. Talk to you soon!

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