Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating that are later followed by compensatory behaviors aimed at preventing weight gain, most commonly vomiting, explains
Despite these efforts, some eating disorder experts are concerned that the blunt depiction of Diana’s bulimia may be difficult for those in recovery to watch. “It’s really tricky to portray eating disorders in the media. There’s a fine line between showing what it’s like, and also potentially crossing over into triggering territory,” says Chelsea Kronengold, communications manager at the National Eating Disorders Association .
At the time Diana disclosed the issue, few celebrities had ever publicly discussed their experiences with disordered eating, let alone their recovery; one of the few examples was Karen Carpenter, who died at 32 due to complications from anorexia nervosa. “There was clearly not as much awareness as there is now,” says Gerson. “There wasn’t awareness of how many people really struggle with bulimia.
I thought it was fair to both sides, it shows her getting the cold shoulder and jealousy. It also shows why he needed a 'mother' figure so desperately as a girlfriend, not someone he had to support and be there for.
Consultant or not, the show blatantly avoided the heart of the matter; just too challenging for airbrushed global Netflix consumption!
Too bad they couldn't put in even 1/4 of the effort of paying Dave Chapelle for his show
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.