"We are living in a time of deep uncertainty. Wars, political divisions, climate anxiety, and economic instability fill our newsfeeds. Even small, everyday choices such as what is safe to eat, how to plan for the future, or whether the world will feel steady again can feel heavy with unpredictability. For those struggling with or vulnerable to eating disorders, this collective unease does not just sit in the background. It can quietly feed the illness itself."
"Eating disorders often take root in environments where life feels unpredictable or overwhelming. The rigid structure of meal plans, calorie counts, or exercise routines can offer an illusion of stability, a sense of control when everything else feels chaotic. Restricting food or tracking every detail can make life feel temporarily manageable. In a world that keeps shifting constantly, these behaviors can feel like an anchor. The problem, of course, is that they anchor you to suffering."
Deep uncertainty from wars, politics, climate, and economics heightens anxiety and makes everyday choices feel unpredictable. For people vulnerable to eating disorders, collective unease can feed the illness. Eating disorders often arise where life feels unpredictable; rigid meal plans, calorie tracking, and exercise routines create an illusion of stability and control. Restriction, bingeing, compulsive exercise, and purging serve functions: numbing fear, distracting from pain, or regaining a sense of agency. Those strategies temporarily reduce distress but anchor individuals to suffering. Sustainable recovery involves learning to tolerate and live with uncertainty rather than attempting to eliminate it.
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