Summer is especially difficult for me as someone who has multiple eating disorders. So many of summer’s activities involve food — barbecues, festivals, etc. — and as the world opens up more than it has in over a year, I am finding myself having increased anxiety when it comes to my body and food.
While food seems to be a big part of summer activities, there is also the added stress of exposing more of our bodies through cooler clothing and swimwear.
I admit that I have been struggling with eating disorder behaviors, and I have been extremely anxious about how my body looks as it has changed since I have been in treatment for a little over a year.
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