In an attempt to understand my own emotional literacy, I reflected upon a time in my life where it truly came into fruition. After being diagnosed with anorexia, I subsequently would spend the next 5 years enraptured in the world of eating disorders. A world full of self-deprecating thoughts, pure hatred of my self-image, and […]
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Social Media and its Role in the Recent Surge of Eating Disorders
The devastating consequences of a seemingly groundbreaking technological advancement in media has finally come to light. Unfortunately, it took the physical form of a disorder with the highest mortality rate among mental illnesses. The rates of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa have skyrocketed since our generation’s introductions to social media platforms […]
Dove: The First Campaign to Advertise Real Beauty
Impossible beauty standards have run rampant and remained the only constant in the world of womens media. The expectation of flawless skin, a tiny nose, the perfect physique, and countless other features that supposedly determine your worth in this day and age prevail with little restraint or backlash from society. These assured traits as well […]
The Fine Line Between Starving and Sustainability
Was I starving for attention? An emotional catharsis? A sustainable way to maintain my new lifestyle of complete and utter hunger? By the age of thirteen, I was no stranger to the feeling of emptiness that preceded the pure euphoria of starving myself. Of course, by the age of fourteen, I was no stranger to […]