(CW: Eating disorder) Finally reaching out

I don’t really like talking about my personal life on here, but given how rare it is for people to be open about this (let alone men) I think it’s important.

I have bulimia. I’ve struggled with this disorder for about 4 or 5 years now. I never wanted to tell anyone because the last time I did, I got laughed at and told I was “too overweight” to have an eating disorder. But this is exactly why I think it’s important for me to come out on this one. Eating disorders aren’t strictly a “women’s issue” nor does having an eating disorder mean you’re deathly thin.

This year I finally sought help for my bulimia after four years and I hope that anyone who is struggling will do the same. I’m not posting this for sympathy, I’m posting it because these disorders are miserable to have and if I can push even one person to seeking help it’s worth it.