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Because the “binge” part is so visible, the underlying restriction can be easy to miss. But in reality, BED is often rooted in the same restrictive patterns that drive other eating disorders.

Because the “binge” part is so visible, the underlying restriction can be easy to miss. But in reality, BED is often rooted in the same restrictive patterns that drive other eating disorders.
When most people picture someone with an eating disorder, they imagine a young, thin, white teenager. This stereotype isn’t just wrong — it’s harmful. It erases the reality that eating disorders can, and do, affect people in every body size, gender, race, and age group.
We learned that being agreeable kept the peace. That saying “yes” earned love, approval, or safety. That minimizing our needs kept relationships intact. Over time, it can start to feel like our worth depends on how well we meet everyone else’s expectations.