So guys... for those that don't know, this is what body dysmorphia looks like and it is a very common component of eating disorders.
So far I've only noticed this once in here, but it's been brought to my attention that there are multiple members of our community suffering with this.
It's nice to be supportive... who doesn't love support right? But... We need to be supporting the right things like being healthy and alive. When someone is obviously sick, cheering on their continued weightloss is a recipe for disaster. When you cheer on weightloss in someone with body dysmorphia you are mentally reinforcing in their mind that they are doing the right thing and really do need to lose weight... but that weightloss is never really enough. It's a slippery slope into dangerville! We need to look after one another.
Before anyone gets their knickers in a twist, I'm not talking about community members with legitimate weight to lose that are doing intermittent fasting.
There's a HUGE difference between fasting and anorexia.
I will say however that I really feel IF can be dangerous with individuals with a history of eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia for the most part. It's too triggering for relapse or offsetting binges. Just like you wouldn't have an addict use in moderation, ED peeps shouldn't fast. I'm no expert, this is from my own personal experience.
*this has been another rambling pain in the ass Christine post* lol carry on...