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An Interesting Article -Possible Trigger- Apr 14, 2014 21:17:21 GMT via mobile

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Post by BethH on Apr 14, 2014 21:17:21 GMT

I came across this article online a few minutes ago: blackdogtribe.com/news-features/eating-disorders-womens-problem-why-we-need-tackle-gender-bias?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_campaign=hootsuite, which talks about how eating disorders are often perceived as being a female problem. This isn't a situation I have any personal experience with, but I definitely agree that this happens (I also think that this happens in other areas of mental health, e.g. self harm is generally seen as a female problem, whereas things like PTSD are seen as something that men get, largely due to its prevalence among soldiers, who are stereotypically male). What do you think?

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An Interesting Article -Possible Trigger- Apr 18, 2014 9:57:07 GMT

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Post by ellief on Apr 18, 2014 9:57:07 GMT

I agree, that it is predominantly seen as female, in terms of eating disorders, and I think more awareness needs to be seen for men. My ex boyfriend had anorexia, but he refused treatment, but thats irrelevant. But prehaps he wouldnt of refused treatment if he hadnt been embarrassed about it? Im not sure.

Borderline Personality Disorders is very often seen as a female disorder too. Its difficult.

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BethH Ambassador Posts: 472	An Interesting Article -Possible Trigger- Apr 18, 2014 16:02:47 GMT via mobile ellief likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by BethH on Apr 18, 2014 16:02:47 GMT I agree also that BPD is often seen as a female thing, perhaps because mood swings are generally associated with teenage girls!
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