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There’s No “Right” Timeframe for Recovery

I 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, Recovery

I 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 Topics

There 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, Recovery

I 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, Men

I 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…

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