“Atypical Anorexia”: A Misleading Name for a Common Eating Disorder
When most people picture someone with an eating disorder, they imagine a very thin person. Unfortunately, this stereotype has caused countless people to go without the life saving care they need. The truth is that eating disorders do not have a “look”. People in midsize and larger bodies can experience severe food restriction, intense fear of weight gain, overwhelming body image distress, and serious medical complications while being overlooked or even praised for behaviors that are signs of illness.