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fromInverse
2 days ago

'Consume Me' Masterfully Portrays Teenage Trauma But Leaves Its Most Important Chapter Out

Consume Me is a life sim about the worst parts of its protagonist's life. Like any life sim, it asks you to spend your time wisely to manage stats that measure your character's achievements. Only here, instead of running a farm and making friends, you're maintaining a diet, studying for exams, and trying to keep your boyfriend from breaking up with you.
Video games
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Consume Me, the highly personal game about feeling stupid, fat and ugly' in high school

Consume Me is a semiautobiographical indie game about teenage disordered eating, body image, and family and relationship struggles, expanding from minigames to a full release.
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

RFK Jr. wants a wearable on every American - that future's not as healthy as he thinks

Wearable technology cannot universally guarantee health improvements for everyone.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Fantasy of Weight Loss in Eating Disorder Recovery

Just a few pounds may feel like the answer, but it often leads to more anxiety, obsession, and isolation.
Mental health
Health
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Find Evidence of Grim Long-Term Effects of Fad Diets

Yo-yo dieting negatively affects gut flora and leads to binge eating behavior.
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fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

This Popular Diet Trend Could Be An Eating Disorder In Disguise

Intermittent fasting may disguise disordered eating behaviors, particularly for those at risk.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

When Menopause Meets Diet Culture

Menopause can trigger or reignite disordered eating patterns, as body image issues worsen due to societal ideals around youth and thinness.
Wellness
fromInverse
3 months ago

Steam's Best New Life Sim Weaponizes A Dark Obsession

Consume Me is a unique life simulation game that addresses the complex issue of disordered eating, focusing on the protagonist's struggles with body image and societal pressures.
Video games
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I was scared to even eat the vegetables in my fridge': the eating disorder that focuses on food purity

Katie Lundgreen Urness's journey reflects the struggle of disordered eating and the impact of social media on perceptions of health and motherhood.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Not a Coincidence: Sexual Trauma and Eating Disorders

Sexual trauma alters body image and can lead to disordered eating as a coping mechanism.
Bingeing and purging behaviors are closely linked to trauma and PTSD.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) can effectively treat PTSD, improving eating disorder symptoms.
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