The main goal of World Eating Disorders Day is to make sure people realize they are worthy and deserving of help, health, and happiness, no matter if they have a disorder or if they care for someone who does (via World Eating Disorders Day). To participate, all you need to do is share information. The official World Eating Disorders Day has a social media kit filled with info-graphics ready to be posted on your favorite platform. You can also share information on free resources, like Balance Eating Disorder Treatment Center’s free Coping with COVID-19 workbook.
According to Dr. Stacey Rosenfeld, getting the right kind of support and treatment is the best way to find eating disorder recovery. Kathleen Someah echoed the sentiment in her Two Chairs blog, asserting that the longer someone goes without getting help for their disordered eating habits, the more ingrained the habit becomes on a neurobiological level. That’s why changing the stigma about eating disorders is so important: the earlier they’re caught, the easier they are to treat.
Everyone experiences their eating disorder differently, with varying root causes and behavior manifestations, so even if you only suspect you have an issue, or someone you love does, professional help is going to be the best lifeline during the recovery process.
Even if someone isn’t ready for help, the National Eating Disorders Association says even talking about it — or offering to make an appointment — can make a big impact.
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, or know someone who is, help is available. Visit the National Eating Disorders Association website or contact NEDA’s Live Helpline at 1-800-931-2237. You can also receive 24/7 Crisis Support via text (send NEDA to 741-741).
