23/02/2026
Today is World Eating Disorder Day, and we want to talk about something that doesn't get enough attention. 💚
Eating disorders are among the most misunderstood mental health conditions — yet they affect an estimated 70 million people worldwide. They include conditions like:
🔹 Anorexia Nervosa — severe restriction of food intake driven by an intense fear of weight gain
🔹 Bulimia Nervosa — cycles of binge eating followed by purging behaviors
🔹 Binge Eating Disorder — recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food, often feeling out of control
🔹 ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) — extreme food avoidance not related to body image
🔹 Orthorexia — an obsessive focus on "healthy" eating that becomes harmful
The truth is eating disorders don't have a "look." They affect people of all ages, genders, body sizes, ethnicities, and backgrounds. And they carry one of the highest mortality rates of any mental health condition.
Signs to be aware of in yourself or a loved one include dramatic changes in eating habits, withdrawal from social situations involving food, preoccupation with weight or calories, and frequent trips to the bathroom after meals.
As your pharmacy team, we're here to help. Whether it's understanding medications used in treatment, managing nutritional deficiencies, or simply pointing you in the right direction — our door is always open.
Recovery is possible. Early support makes a difference. You don't have to figure this out alone. 💚
📍 Come speak to one of our pharmacists — no appointment, no judgment.
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