Originally published at Science of Eating Disorders. Please leave any comments there.

I have often heard anorexia nervosa sufferers complain of “memory gaps,” particularly during the times they were really sick. As if they weren’t really there.  It can be scary and unnerving, to say the least. A few months ago, a Tumblr user asked me about this: I ( Read more... )

Originally published at Science of Eating Disorders. Please leave any comments there.

Is getting the flu shot a good idea if you have anorexia nervosa? Is it safe? To be honest, I’ve never asked myself that question before. Last year, when I was underweight, I got a flu shot mainly because the laboratory where I am doing my graduate degree is in a ( Read more... )