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Article: Media Fueling ED's? *triggers*
| Sun, 04-29-2007 - 5:06pm |
Do you think that the media fuels eating disorders? Do you think that entertainment industry puts too much emphasis on unattainable perfection?
Here's an article about media and eating disorders:
http://health.ivillage.com/mentalhealth/eat/0,,wbnews_b37wrl4p,00.html
What do you think?




I can't speak for other girls and women, but I think that ultimately, I need to take responsibility for my own behavior. While the media images of thin girls and women does affect the way that I see myself, I'm the only one who can control my response to it. I don't believe that the media can "make" me do anything. I can't blame it for my eating disorder. There is definitely too much emphasis on unattainable perfection, but in my case, I've enabled myself with this behavior for too long.
I'm not sure if that even makes any sense or if I even really answered the question. :-)
You all make very valid points. It is true that there is a certain amount of personal accountability when it comes to something as serious and personal as an eating disorder. And it's true that sometimes the media does give a false sense of perfection but it is ultimately our choice to decide on how much it will effect your life.
Thank you for your input!
siggy by Iris (hot_toddys_mama)
I think it's true that fashion, and fitness, magazines add to the ed phenomenon.
~Diana~