Teen Mom OG’s Tyler Baltierra Opens Up About His Mental Health Struggle
Men, RecoveryTeen Mom OG is a favorite guilty pleasure and it's been one of TV's highest-rated reality shows for years now. The cast invites us into their lives every week as we invite them into our homes, celebrating their highs and supporting their lows.…
There’s No “Right” Timeframe for Recovery
Men, RecoveryI used to become so depressed that I would hate myself for every little thing I perceived as a flaw. I'd spend hours daily making lists of the things I needed to work on and the things that just weren't right about me. This constant battle in…
Building Strength Out of Struggle
Men, RecoveryI remember being really young when I first became conscious of my unhealthy relationship with body image. It was the classic "being in elementary school" kind of thing; I was bullied for being a little chubby, having to take my shirt off in…
The Stigma Surrounding Men with Eating Disorders
Men, Special TopicsThere are a variety of myths surrounding eating disorders—myths that can make people unaware of the seriousness of the disease or even prevent people from reaching out for help.
Many people think that only women are affected by eating disorders,…
Anorexia for an Asian American: A Recovery Story
Anorexia, BIPOC, Men, RecoveryI was 11 years old when I started struggling with my first eating disorder. I did not know what anorexia was, nor did I know that the pinching of skin folds between my fingers, under my arms, and on my stomach, was symptomatic. I did not know…
Writing a New Script for 2017
Binge Eating Disorder, MenI think 2017 is looking up. And I say that guardedly, knowing full well that I can always slip backwards.
My name is Ryan Sheldon. I’m 28 years old, and I suffer from binge eating disorder (BED). It wasn’t long ago that I was deep in…