Eating Disorders & the Danger of Perfectionism

Perfectionism can fuel the development of an eating disorder. Find out how it affects the mind and body.

[tina-gh]

You have one of the best videos on eating disorders. I was a people pleaser and perfectionist. I always hated my body, but I have not been bulimic in 30 years.

[nicole.muchowicz]

Thank you for such an eloquent perspective. It is extremely helpful with anxiety, depression, perfection and eating disorders. The reality of co-occurring illnesses is so frequent and does not get talked about enough. So much gratitude.

[madisonenglish]

This was so nice to listen to. Worded perfectly

[compassionatepeercounseling]

Thank you! I am a peer counselor using my lived experience to support people with eating disorders and I was polling people on my instagram about perfectionism and their eating disorder recovery. EVERYONE reported experiencing perfectionism with their ED. I love your idea of making school systems that make space for students to safely fail and that teach and encourage failure and mistakes as part of the growth process. Thanks again!

[dirtyblondechai]

This is such a good video. I’m surprised this doesn’t have more views.

[reneebrody]

New subscriber because of your explanation and your sense of caring.❤

[kristasmith]

Wow. I can finally understand some of my thinking. I've been searching so hard to find why I'm like this, and in this situation, even though I've done nothing but attain. I'm so lost.

[alexgray]

So helpful, it all made sense and was recognisable to us. thank you so much.

[Nina_Olivia]

Perfectionism can be absolutely debilitating.

[titozdiaz]

I remember trying to say something right and i couldn’t and i would hit myself

[titozdiaz]

To have a curvy body as a gay man is a thing