There are many misconceptions about people who are anorexic, and these are the top ten myths:
#1: Myth: “Individuals with anorexia are just trying to get attention.”
#2: Myth: “Anorexia is about vanity. If a person with anorexia says, ‘I feel fat,’ it is just to get compliments.”
#3: Myth: “People choose to have anorexia.”
#4: Myth: “Eating Disorders are primarily about food and weight.”
#5: Myth: “Anorexia is a rich, young, white girls’ problem.”
#6: Myth: “People with anorexia do not engage in binge eating.”
#7: Myth: “A person cannot have anorexia if they eat three meals a day.”
#8: Myth: “You cannot die from anorexia if you exercise to keep your heart and body strong.”
#9: Myth: “Anorexia is all about control.”
#10: Myth: “Anorexia is just a phase.”
*What do you think about these myths, do you think they are true? And have you ever heard anyone around you say one of these myths?
I have heard a lot of these myths before, but I didn't know some of them were not true. It's scary to think that people can't control it and it's a very serious issue. Some people just think people get anorexic for attention but the problems go way beyond that. I think anorexia isn't given enough attention and those who have it need medical attention because it is a dangerous disorder.
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