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Here you will find articles discussing the various ways culture and media can affect both the development of an eating disorder and eating disorder recovery.
Links to various articles in the news and other websites and blogs representing cultural voices will be posted here along with commentary.
Diane Keaton Suffered from Bulimia
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When I saw the headline, My secret battle with bulimia, by Diane Keaton I felt pangs of sorrow and tender connection with Diane.
Countering Charge of Irresponsibility in Obese People
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I found a "Called Out" comment on Forbes Magazine attacking obese people outrageous. I address it here.
The outrageous comment contains this excerpt:
Escape from Body Obsession Prison
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When body dissatisfaction leads to body obsession you create an invisible prison for yourself that is stronger than steel and stone. This is true regardless of whether you suffer from an eating disorder.
But what if you didn't know you were in prison? How could you plan an effective escape?
Reduce the Climate of Violence One Breath at a Time
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I'm heart broken over the shootings in Tucson, especially Christina Green's death at nine years old.
The level of acceptable violence seems to be climbing in our country. Violence sells.
But this climate of violence makes it easier for a person to make a violent choice.
More Articles ...
- When Celebrities Share Their Eating Disorder Recovery Stories, Millions Listen
- Black Swan: Beautiful Public Appearance and Ugly Secret Body Destruction (1-8)
- Black Swan: Is Help Possible for Nina? (8-8)
- Black Swan: End of the Film and Beyond (7-8)
- Black Swan: Violence and Danger (5-8)
- Black Swan: Stealing (4-8)
- Black Swan: Mother/Daughter Control Issues and Sexuality (3-8)
- Black Swan: Narrow Life Obsession (2-8)
- BlackSwan: Beautiful Public Appearance and Ugly Secret Body Destruction (1-8)
- Cautionary Tale and Need for Self Development
