"I refused to get on the scale and finally — after the nurse got quite upset — blurted out that “I have an eating disorder.” She was still relentless. It was all rather humiliating. Until I wrote this piece, my ex-wife and that nurse are the only people I’ve told since high school (and I never “told” anybody in high school — it was obvious)."
Kills me. Weight stigma in general kills me but beyond that, the lack of nuance in the healthcare system around eating disorders and especially men with eating disorders is forever disgusting and disappointing. I work in PR on eating disorders -- if you ever wish to share your story in the media (i say that with a heavy disclaimer that the media can also be stigmatizing and dunce about this topic) feel free to reach out. Thank you for sharing this. Enjoying reading <3
Ive been there....recently (post Covid) the ED has become more acute than it had been for years...I was at the VA and always refuse the usless weigh in - one RN was rolling her eyes with expasparation just a few months ago. All you wrote resonates. Curious what you think of my other piece - "Steel Grip" essay also on my subtack. I hesitated for months before putting these on substack even though I have very few readers. Happy to share anywhere at this point. Feel free to DM.
"I refused to get on the scale and finally — after the nurse got quite upset — blurted out that “I have an eating disorder.” She was still relentless. It was all rather humiliating. Until I wrote this piece, my ex-wife and that nurse are the only people I’ve told since high school (and I never “told” anybody in high school — it was obvious)."
Kills me. Weight stigma in general kills me but beyond that, the lack of nuance in the healthcare system around eating disorders and especially men with eating disorders is forever disgusting and disappointing. I work in PR on eating disorders -- if you ever wish to share your story in the media (i say that with a heavy disclaimer that the media can also be stigmatizing and dunce about this topic) feel free to reach out. Thank you for sharing this. Enjoying reading <3
Ive been there....recently (post Covid) the ED has become more acute than it had been for years...I was at the VA and always refuse the usless weigh in - one RN was rolling her eyes with expasparation just a few months ago. All you wrote resonates. Curious what you think of my other piece - "Steel Grip" essay also on my subtack. I hesitated for months before putting these on substack even though I have very few readers. Happy to share anywhere at this point. Feel free to DM.