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Please sign this petition requesting the DSM-V removes BMI from its diagnostic criteria. The aim to have more inclusive access to help.

FIRST UP: I AM NOT FEELING FAT. Fat is not an emotion/ not a feeling. When you “feel this” it’s representative of feeling uncomfortable in your body, or other emotions. I have learned to challenge this “feeling” and there’s a few things I know: 1. I don’t actually feel fat, it’s a way my ED uses to alert me to discomfort but instead it isn’t representative of how I feel. What does feeling fat mean? Today it means I feel a little sad by a recent life event, I feel anxious about some changes. What does it mean to you?! 2. Bad body image days can be a by product of the negative emotion. But the best thing about this is, like anything they pass. I have survived 100% of these days and so have you. 3. Self care is an absolute priority on these days. A hot shower, music, movement, meditation, unplugging whatever you need. 3. Self compassion. 4. Challenge the ED thought. What is it about “fat” ? We all need fat to survive. Fat/thin neither are synonymous with beauty. It has nothing to do with beauty. https://www.instagram.com/p/CUb1h5yJ8F6/?utm_medium=tumblr

Controversial opinion. I believe trigger warnings can have the opposite effect as they are intended for people in the midst of their #eatingdisorder or in early recovery. This is because the eating disorder voice is the dominant voice at this point. Therefore trigger warnings to do not deter many because the eating disorder is looking for validity and they are competitive. If you’re posting content you know might trigger someone or stimulate the ED Then consider not posting it. #edwarrior #mentalhealth https://www.instagram.com/p/CUYQe2Mhae4/?utm_medium=tumblr

I want to acknowledge the privilege afforded me, I am a white cisgender slim woman. I have not had the same struggles that those of BIPOC, LGBTQ or in a larger body. I have not experienced the stigma, ableism. I was fortunate I received help I needed for my eating disorder because I fit the perception from society. But I was actually the minority, only 6% of people with an eating disorder are under weight. This is far from the norm. Yet it’s so much harder for those who do not fit this description receive equity of care. People who undergo infertility treatment are often discriminated against because of their size, gender this does not happen in cisgender slim. It’s not going to change until the perceptions change. This only happens through discussing the inequalities #inequality #infertilityawareness #anorexianervosarecovery #hypothalamicamenorrhea https://www.instagram.com/p/CULidPGB_x6/?utm_medium=tumblr

This is a question most of us ask when thinking about getting help with our ED’s. It can even act as a barrier for some of us. Because the eating disorder tricks you into believing the rhetoric eating disorders have a look, or you have to be a “level” of sick to warrant health. It’s all bullshit our eating disorders use to keep us trapped. You wouldn’t wait to get help if you broke your leg, and ask yourself, “is the bone broken enough to need help” No of course you wouldn’t. If you are asking yourself the question am I sick enough… then yes. Reach out for help. I acknowledge it is easier for some to get the help they need because of the society we live, but we need to advocate for ourselves and others to change this. Sick enough if you put into google search- comes up with “eating disorders” it doesn’t come up with other diagnosis or broken bones etc because you just wouldn’t ask that. Not feeling sick enough is an eating disorder symptom. #edrecovery #eatingdisorderrecovery #anosognosia #edrecoverywarrior https://www.instagram.com/p/CUI6M-FhjYf/?utm_medium=tumblr

I spent years believing I couldn’t have a problem because I was slim and no one seemed to be worried about me. If anything I was praised for being “healthy” You don’t need to have other people concerned about you to get help. In today’s environment that may never happen, so please don’t waste any more time before getting the help you deserve and need #edrecoverywarrior #recoveryispossible #anorexiafighter #bulimiarecovery https://www.instagram.com/p/CUGlCKpBskk/?utm_medium=tumblr

The only way to break a taboo is by talking. #infertility #eatingdisordertherapy #hypothalamicamenorrhea #mentalhealthmatters https://www.instagram.com/p/CUGX8sdhrqe/?utm_medium=tumblr

We are not born dreaming to be thin. If you had have asked me what I wanted to be when I was older, I would have said: an olympic runner, a vet, a psychologist, happy, kind I would not have said thin. We learn this and can unlearn unhealthy narratives #edrecoverywarrior #anorexianervosarecovery #edrecovery https://www.instagram.com/p/CUDqM-uhZ1D/?utm_medium=tumblr

No one is born wanting to be slim. When I was asked what I want to be when I grow up: I would have said an Olympic runner, a vet, kind, happy. We learn unhelpful social norms and we can break away from them #anorexianervosarecovery #edrecoverywarrior #anorexiafighter https://www.instagram.com/p/CUDo-LXhcP-/?utm_medium=tumblr

I think it’s easy to fall into the comparison trap and social media can be rife for this. What people share on social media is one snippet/ snap shot of their story and very often not true to life. That picture was from a holiday in Sri lanka. What you see is a beautiful beach and a woman smiling. But that wasn’t the truth behind them. Behind those pics were enormous anxiety, self loathing, shame, confusion and despair. If you find yourself comparing yourself to a picture on social media, stop, realize it’s a snap shot and highly likely the best one of many more realistic ones that never made it on to social media. Social media can be great for learning and healing but be careful not to fall into the comparison trap. #selfcare #anorexianervosarecovery #edrecovery #bulimiarecovery #socialmediaisnotreallife https://www.instagram.com/p/CUBBHlfhUc7/?utm_medium=tumblr

#edrecovery #anorexiafighter #anorexianervosarecovery #eatingdisorderrecovery https://www.instagram.com/p/CT5xFhahKUq/?utm_medium=tumblr

I visited a place where I have both happy memories and some really sad memories. Immediately returning there, my brain brought old experiences to the forefront of my mind, reminding me of my behaviors, feelings of when I was there. The catch up with some friends was great, but driving past places where I had some very unhealthy times and then returning to a restaurant where I had a full blown melt down last time I was there made me feel so much regret and sadness. But then I reframed it, instead of regret I felt a sense of relief and pride that, I’m not in the space anymore. I’m grateful that it’s close enough I can remember those feelings. But those are not my thoughts, habits or beliefs now. We sat in the restaurant and I ate the ramen that once brought me to full on snotty ugly tears and I realized I was making a new memory. A memory where ramen was exactly that, just ramen. Just because something is our past, definitely does not mean it will always be. Today was proof of that. Count memories not calories. Keep challenging. #eatingdisorderecovery #anorexianervosarecovery #edrecovery #recoveryispossible https://www.instagram.com/p/CT3n9EBIWVL/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy place, outdoors & in the rain. It will be okay! I thought I’d never be able to get out on my bike and just enjoy being outside. Every bit of movement used to be measured. I didn’t even take my watch with me, I have no idea how far we rode, how long because the only part of me that needs this info is my ED brain. Pure freedom without the ED Rules. If you’re struggling with compulsive movement I hear you. But you can get better. #anorexiarecovery #exerciseaddiction #eatıngdisorderrecovery #edrecovery #hypothalamicamenorrhea https://www.instagram.com/p/CTyfiSYpDzR/?utm_medium=tumblr