Unfortunately, many people struggle with these challenges in silence. Although seeking help is widely encouraged, societal attitudes can make this difficult. Mentioning eating disorders can provoke a range of reactions, from unwelcome advice to outright ridicule.
The pressure to conform to beauty standards is intensifying, and meeting these expectations is becoming increasingly challenging and costly. A vast amount of content on weight and nutrition floods social media, where videos about healthy eating and daily food diaries attract millions of views. Meanwhile, certain foods are stigmatized or even "banned" by social platforms.