National Eating Disorder Week (NEDAW) Feb 24th - March 1st 2008
We are in the midst of NEDAW and for both men and women, college is a vital time to educate them. Eating disorders are a silent epidemic on our campuses because no one wants to talk about it. This year's key message is:
Be comfortable in your genes. Wear jeans that fit the TRUE you.
As an example of how to integrate it on campus, NU (Northeastern University) is hosting events all week in honor of NEDAW.
Each day is dedicated to a different cause, and each day is a different way for you to help!
MONDAY: Learn about disordered eating in the US, who is being affected, and Why those suffering from an eating disorder may not be getting the care they deserve.
TUESDAY: What Can You Do To Help? Come pick up information on the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and how to help a friend who may be struggling.
WEDNESDAY: “Be Comfortable in Your Genes!” - Donate your “skinny” jeans and other old clothes that no longer fit your body comfortably in the CSC. Encourage yourself to wear clothes that fit the REAL you! Donations will be made to Rosie's Place.
THURSDAY: Declaration Day! Come to the CSC and sign our “No Weigh” contract, declare yourself free from the constraints of a weight-obsessed world!
Check out the National Eating Disorders Association's website for more info and other activities.
Thank you so much for posting about disorders. I had bulimia for about 6 years, and couldn't even imagine being free, but I have been totally free for over 17 years now. Healed is better!
I despise the pro-ana sites and other lies that make people try to feel like eating disorders are glorious means of weight (and other) control.
I could create a group of over forty women who like to have sex with teenagers but that sure as heck wouldn't make it right. But then, I guess in this weird world, someone would find comfort in it.
Freedom is where it's at.
Gina
www.myspace.com/ginaparris
Posted by: Gina Parris | February 27, 2008 at 06:48 PM
Hi Gina, I know you are not alone in having had to deal with this, hence why I think there should be a lot more talk about it on campuses.
Posted by: Sara Evans | March 02, 2008 at 12:32 PM