tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post8815063634169457559..comments2024-03-23T08:25:22.526-04:00Comments on ED Bites: Misconceptions about BulimiaCarrie Arnoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569839838912988783noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-21342909825086382802008-04-22T21:20:00.000-04:002008-04-22T21:20:00.000-04:00I like that, Irish. I shall reach for chocolate w...I like that, Irish. I shall reach for chocolate with you. I got a bag of Hershey's new "Bliss" chocolates (though don't get me started with the implications of the name) that I got for free with a rebate. They're quite good.<BR/><BR/>CarrieCarrie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569839838912988783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-83429175551462145642008-04-22T16:37:00.000-04:002008-04-22T16:37:00.000-04:00ARRG, I meant to write "People suffering from buli...ARRG, I meant to write "People suffering from bulimia often appear to be of HEALTHY weight, despite the seriousness of their illness".<BR/>Apparently, my training is still in the early stages. <BR/>I shall now provide myself with positive reinforcement *reaching for chocolate*.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-78940671678939444142008-04-22T16:35:00.000-04:002008-04-22T16:35:00.000-04:00Carrie I share your distaste for *normal*. I also ...Carrie I share your distaste for *normal*. I also dislike average for the same reasons; it means something very specific in statistics, and it has too many connotations in regular conversation. I'm trying to train myself to use "healthy". As in "People suffering from bulimia often appear to be of normal weight, despite the seriousness of their illness".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-46099144377890594822008-04-22T13:55:00.000-04:002008-04-22T13:55:00.000-04:00I agree- whatever his reason, I think it's so impo...I agree- whatever his reason, I think it's so important and brave of him to speak out. He could have omitted it and no one ever would have guessed.Carrie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569839838912988783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-81511063142243533212008-04-22T13:22:00.000-04:002008-04-22T13:22:00.000-04:00I'm glad he decided to come out and tell his story...I'm glad he decided to come out and tell his story. I don't know if it's in the book, but it would be great for him to disclose how he manages/d the eating disorder.<BR/><BR/>It's always great when there are role models and goal models who can shorten the learning curve. Every tool that we can put in our health tool box is one step toward greater health and happiness.Greg Katzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14191240167682744993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-32822731271949263892008-04-21T13:25:00.000-04:002008-04-21T13:25:00.000-04:00It isn't a publicity stunt as such - the autobiogr...It isn't a publicity stunt as such - the autobiography is already being serialised in the press. They've just got to the bit where he describes his bulimia. There's certainly an argument that politicians shouldn't "reveal all" but given that he has chosen to write an autobiography he could hardly have left the bulimia out. <BR/><BR/>Personally I think he's done a brave thing which will help other sufferers especially older and or male ones to name their own problems, and I've written to him to tell him! He's come in for a lot of very cruel remarks but I hope that once the dust has settled those who are willing to listen will learn a lot.Fiona Marcellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07985022521354870620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-52652983065298037602008-04-21T10:36:00.000-04:002008-04-21T10:36:00.000-04:00Fighting,I love the title of your blog, by the way...Fighting,<BR/><BR/>I love the title of your blog, by the way. Wonderful.Carrie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569839838912988783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-17148266498969786422008-04-21T10:34:00.000-04:002008-04-21T10:34:00.000-04:00It doesn't really strike me as a publicity stunt e...It doesn't really strike me as a publicity stunt either, but even if it was, I still think it's so important that these misconceptions are dismantled.Carrie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569839838912988783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-49004265787671645812008-04-21T04:16:00.000-04:002008-04-21T04:16:00.000-04:00I doubt it would be a publicity ploy but it's poss...I doubt it would be a publicity ploy but it's possible. I just hope that his admission helps destroy some of the misconceptions surrounding eating disorders.fighting_foreverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03474931848950148066noreply@blogger.com