Thank you for a beautiful video. I have never suffered from an eating disorder myself, but I have seen three friends sent to clinics and countless others suffering. This video brought tears to my eyes right at the end as you all repeated "was you". All the time my friends suffered, they always told me all these negative descriptions of themselves, and couldn't see how beautiful they were to me and the rest of their Worlds. To hear you all say that, well...I find myself lost for adequate words.
This video has so much meaning, I have suffered from Anorexia for 2 years now, and the first time I watched this I was litteraly winded. Tears came straight to my eyes because the words these people speak are exactly what I needed to hear. I am better then this disease.
There has been some criticism of this video for not reflecting everyone's individual experience of having an eating disorder: But there is more than one way to have an eating disorder and more than one way to recover. Everyone is unique, and Laura Nation was writing HER story about how she felt. We make films of stories sent in from the public and invite EVERYONE in the UK to write their stories about their bodies. If you want a voice, write and submit your own story. Love BodyGossipTash X
'For only telling me that the rules of happiness manifested within appearance' - would someone really starve themselves to death or throw up until they die because they think that being 'thin' will make them pretty and happy? Maybe some would, but I think it's a minority. I worry about the way I look just as much as the average person, which is irrelevant to my eating disorder.
I agree with those who said that although this video applies to most of the population and that is great, it does not relate well to eating disorders; it only feeds the lack of understanding and judgemental views that the public have about these illnesses. (gonna have to make a new post to fit this on!)
This made me almost cry. I hope one day I get to say this and actually mean it. It's true the only ugly thing about me is my eating disorder. Everything said in this video is so true.
I started laughing at "For turning my young body into the ruins of a decaying ancient building" and didn't stop till the end.
That blonde woman who was hamming everything up... I couldn't tell if she was being serious or taking the piss out of this subject. I understand that some people need a higher self-esteem. but holy crap is this video pretentiously self-serving.
@Stefandurrr nope she's for real. She was very very ill at one point - it seems to have stunted her maturity. She is a very young minded person but thats what the illness can do - turns you back into a child
@gibbseyo That is true. I used to agree with Stefandurr, when I saw Nikki on television at first I judged her as another spoilt wannabe celebrity and I didn't know what she'd suffered. But after reading her autobiography I realised exactly what you said; that she never actually had a childhood due to her illness and all the time she spent in institutions, so her childishness is understandable. She does act like a brat, but I think if you look beyond that she's actually quiet likeable.
@oceanicbream yes that was wot i was trying to get across. I still don't really like her that much thou. as much as I can relate to her (i have an ed to and have done for sooo long). I jus find her - considering shes been through hell - very judgemental and seems to look down her nose at people. apparently shes very rude. I don't like that! The "fame" seems to have gone to her head!
@Stefandurrr No, she's not taking the piss. She suffered with anorexia for a really long time. She was solidly in hospital between the ages of 8 and 16
I love this - it's brilliant. The only prob is it's got that pain in the arse spoilt Nikki Graham in it. lol. But still nice Job - amd adding this to my favourites
such a powerful and stunning video. I really hope this can help those suffering with awful conditions such as anorexia and bulimia and that Body Gossip can help others to understand more about how those suffers feel every day.
this video was posted on youtube EXACTLY a month before i went into an eating disorder clinic in the boston (MA) area. that clinic saved me from the monster in my head. it saved me from myself.
i got out november 28 2010, and since the beginning of february 2011 i started having a difficult time again.
watching this video, makes me cry every single time i watch it.
but what's more... it makes me eat.
it keeps me alive. i cannot even begin to express my gratitude.
@rainbonesX Hi rainbones - The track used is a bespoke piece by an amazing London based band called The Lightyears. They do the music for all our videos and performed at our very first live show. Look em up! X
@misstiggykins Body Gossip is all about encouraging people to explore the relationship between their bodies and their minds. I appreciate of course that everyone's EDs, body issues and insecurities manifest themselves in a different way. We are looking for a range of diverse stories from all different sectors of the public which reflect a broad range of experiences. x
@Rellizate Hey, thanks for watching our film! There are guys in the video, the marvelous Jacob Anderson and Kieron Jecchinis, and Body Gossip has also worked with Gok Wan, Ewen Macintosh and Jermain Defoe. We pride ourselves that we are a multi-gender campaign, and we encourage stories from men as well as women. We also work in schools with 'Gossip School', and often find it's the boys who give us the most positive reaction because we do highlight that it's a multi-gender issue.
@BodyGossip@Relizate - Hi Relizate, My name is Nick and I work on the campaign Men Get Eating Disorders Too, which is dedicated to eating disorders and body image among men. We work quite closely with Body Gossip and to date they have been committed to working with us to show the multi gender aspect of the issue. with hopefully much more to come!! :)
@Rellizate I do believe that there were two men in there, unless I was hallucinating ;) Which is a pretty impressive amount. But you're probably right that to be representative there should have been more. This video may reflect the 'statistics', but I suspect the statistics don't reflect reality.
@misstiggykins this is an ideal opportunity for you to express how your body story is different from the many others out there and to air your feelings about the origin of eating disorders- We'd love to receive your body story if you would like to write it of course. We're looking for a variety of opinions and perspectives.
@BodyGossipTash - Many thanks for offering this invite. If I were to give you my story, I wouldn't be able to describe it as a 'body story', but rather a mind/brain story. I never considered my anorexia nervosa as having much to do with my body image at all. I over-exercised and under-ate because I got stuck in a pattern of obsessive-compulsive behaviours that felt to relieve my anxiety and provided a perception of 'control'; not because I didn't like my body. My brain wasn't working properly.
@misstiggykins We appreciate all feedback and thank you for watching this video and sharing your thoughts. Remember though that Body Gossip is first and foremost a positive body image campaign - We're not specifically dealing with EDs. We invite the public to share their body stories and this was one of the submissions. We allow the public to share their body stories and give them a voice, we do not commentate. Perhaps you'd like to share your own story by visiting our website.
@BodyGossipTash - thanks for the response and invite to share my story Tash :) I could share it - at least, the anorexia part, but my anorexia was not accompanied by body dysmorphia and it didn't arise as a consequence of body dissatisfaction. Rather, I had obsessive behaviours around eating and exercise that seemed to control my anxiety. I also have OCD. My ED would be best defined as a pattern of obsessive-compulsive behaviours that I got stuck in. Body image didn't really enter the equation.
@bennyboy434 Thank you! and I hope this video continues to help and inspire people. Every time we get a message of support, we're so touched at Body Gossip, and we appreciate all your feedback. Big love. Tash XX
@BodyGossipTash - Sorry if I sound overcritical of this video. I know you must have put a lot of work into it. I just prefer evidence based science and find this sort of stuff condescending. But if it really does help people and inspire them in some way then that's great :)
Therefore and in summation and conclusion, to crystallise my thoughts on the matter, I STILL think this video is AWESOME. Well done Body Gossip, keep doing what you do.
@misstiggykins Also, Susan Ringwood at B-eat (who support Body Gossip) says that unrealistic beauty images dont cause eating disorders, but they do fuel the fire and they do make it really difficult for sufferers to get better. And that's after speaking to hundreds of people who have suffered from eating disorders.
@bennyboy434 - I agree that unrealistic beauty images may not help some people with already established EDs. However, many people confuse CAUSE with SYMPTOMS. So there is a rather simplistic idea that if we banned photoshop and loved our bodies, no-one would get EDs.
Almost ALL teens/young women dislike their bodies and try dieting, but most don't develop EDs. There isn't a clear link between body dissatisfaction and ED development. Recent research actually links EDs to autistic traits.
@misstiggykins - Bit of an oversimplistic view I reckon. Some people (maybe not you) develop EDs as a coping mechanism, which they wouldnt do if they didn't believe being thin would make thier lives better. Body Gossip's Natasha Devon speaks really eloquently about this, you should look her up. But I do appreciate your viewpoint too and am glad you have found clarity yourself. Cheers.
@bennyboy434 - You are right that everyone's personal narrative around an ED is different - in other words why they think that they developed an ED, how it felt to them etc. If focusing on 'love your body' or 'love yourself' stuff helps, then fine. But EDs come from within the person; they're not caused by our environment. There is no evidence to suggest the latter; yet plenty of emerging evidence to support a biological basis. Body Gossip is well meaning. It just has nothing to do with EDs.
This is a beautiful video. Totally disagree with @misstiggykins - Eating Disorder recovery is about triumph of the human spirit over adversity and the way this video captures it is spot on. I have never had an ED but someone very close to me has suffered and this video brings a tear to my eye every time I watch it. I think everyone can relate to this. Plus the music is fantastic. Big up the Lightyears!
@bennyboy434 - I actually did have an eating disorder; anorexia nervosa, for many years. It had absolutely nothing to do with beauty, our culture, the 'thin ideal', celebrities, models etc. Neither had recovery anything to do with "triumph of the human spirit over adversity". I had a biologically based illness (anorexia nervosa is most likely neurodevelopmental...) that was treated by re-feeding, followed by the development of interests and social integration that took the place of the anorexia.
Thank you so much for this video. I'm positive it has inspired so many women and men, whether they struggle with eating disorders or not. To see real examples of human beings that have overcome such a destructive illness is truly an eye-opener. You have made me realize that recovery is possible, and worth it. Thank you.
I really dislike this kind of thing... I know it's well meaning, but it's over-emotive, futile and irrelevant. Eating disorders are biologically based illnesses and recovery involves correcting the abnormal biology and the abnormal brain function - through behaviour change around eating disorder behaviours.
This sort of thing is fine when linked to the common, 'garden variety' body dissatisfaction that most women and many men experience, but it won't prevent or alleviate eating disorders.
wow this made me cry so much! i don't struggle with an eating disorder, but i do suffer from depression and anxiety, so i know what it's like to have a horrible mental illness ruin your life. amazing video. <3
This is amazing, I'm so glad you included men in the video aswell. This video is honestly beautifulful. And even if I don't know them, I'm damn proud.
I want "i ate breakfast today and I enjoyed it" to be me one day. I listen to this everyday. Just knowing that this could be me one day gives me hope. Thank you so much.
Ive watched this so many times, and it never fails to bring me to tears. The actors and actress' sound like they mean every word of it, its such a beautiful peom
this video is helping me beat anorexia! and i hope one day when i am better i can give the hope and courage to other people with this terrible illness thankyou so much x
Thank you for this. It reminds me to fight every time I watch it. I reminds me not to believe the lies. And everytime she says "To let you know how good it felt the day I realised the power to fight was in me," I remember the moment I realised that, the moment I realised that I want to fight. And I will fight for that feeling until my last breath. There is hope. There is always hope.
Hia, is it ok if I post a script of this in the peotry section of the beat website? It's so powerful. I wish I could let all the people on the message boards see the video but we're not allowed to post links xx
um, so. this video makes me cry everytime i watch it. i am suffering and i'm trying so hard to get rid of anorexia. but for all of you who "thumbs up" ItzD3fW1sH's comment. i'm the person close to his heart. he's my boyfriend. and without him i couldn't have made it through the majority of this. me and my best friend lauz are so confused about trying to get over this horrid illness.. thanks for this video it's so inspirational. much love xoxo
I've watched this three times now - each time I cry, and each time it gives me strength. I hope anyone and everyone suffering from an eating disorder see's this and lets it fill them with as much inspiration as it has for me.
Have you set up a facebook page?- if not I'm sure you'd get a lot more coverage for this video from youth and adults alike. There are a lot of ED support groups on there, so there is quite a large interest for help sites. My best friend has even made one. Just saying because I think this video would bring benefit to sufferers and non sufferers alike. The message is pure and powerful.
@dancingspice Hi, yes we do - although because it was written for the Body Gossip competition we'd just like to know if you're wanting it for your personal use, or if you're thinking of performing it. We feel very protective of our writers so would like to keep them informed of how their stories are being used. Thanks, Ruth @ Body Gossip
@BodyGossip I would be using it for personal use only. No publishing at all... I would just like to hang it in my room for inspiration. Can I message your channel with my email address?
This video is so amazing. So powerful. I hope as many people as possible see this. We can beat anorexia. I love Zaraah Abrahams, anyone know where I can see the video of her singing for Body Gossip? xxxx
@jozluvsyou Hey, so glad you like the video. Zaraah is amazing isn't she? I'm not sure which video you mean, but all the Body Gossip videos are on our channel x Ruth
@BodyGossip I love it, what you're doing is so great. A really close friend is suffering badly from anorexia and seeing this made me believe she can get through it. Thankyou :) x
@jozluvsyou My best friend is suffering too, this video brings me so much hope for her as well. As with your friend, I'm sure mine can beat this. It can really hurt watching them suffer and not knowing how to help, but stick through it. You mean a lot more to him/her than you may think. Keep strong! ♥
@BodyGossip Thank you for that video. I`ve beaten bulimia now. The video exactly shows my feelings during my life with Mia. I have to cry every time I see this video. It gives me hope to never give up. Thank you.
Listen up, promoters of bulimia. These are the voices you should be hearing, listening to, and taking to heart. How can one not weep and appreciate the struggle and messages embodied here, spoken for the victims and potential victims of those of you who have promoted unhealthy goals, and judged. The message dedicated here to the memory of their lost sister, Kate Godfrey is powerful and the truth. i pray this message is shared and spread all across the Globe. There are too many people suffering.
I've been in remission for 6 years since i was 11 and every day has been a battle... :( Why does remission for me not feel as positive as it does for them? :(
oh my gosh, I am actually crying right now...I was diagnosed with Anorexia when i was nearly 11, I spent my 11th bday in the hospital...And although now I am counted as "in remission" It is still SO hard, and has been even harder for me lately, because I am at a really vulnerable time right now, and I have to admit, I don't feel nearly as strong as all these people on this video right now. :'( I may have at one point but now I seem to be on the verge of relapse and i pray to God I don't
such a powerful video. Big love to everyone struggling with eating disorders right now - keep fighting. Eating disorders should, can and will be beaten.
i absolutely LOVE this video! saw it on a blog and posted it on mine to share this powerful message with everyone I know who is Recovering. Beautiful video, thank you so much!
For all those suffering. Someone very close to my heart has just gone through this and is about to come out. All I will say is you can do it. Do whatever you put your mind to. Even when you want to give up, see that light on the end of the tunnel. Life is the ultimate gift, use that to your full potential. Enjoy, be happy, love, care, have fun with your life. Get that motivation to not give up and not be a quitter. Put your mind to it. Get through this. I know you can do it...
really powerful...it actually made me feel quite uncomfortable because i'm relapsing at the moment and to hear to horrible things against the ED was kind of hard to hear i guess in a weird way...
This is a wonderful message - very powerful - and I'm so glad I found it because there are many people I help I'd like to share it with. I'm glad this video exists.
BodyGossip you truly rock :D <3
BooEDlife 14 hours ago
This made me cry like a baby. I hate being able to relate to something. but at the same time it's comforting to know there are others.
500daysofbabble 4 days ago
Thank you for a beautiful video. I have never suffered from an eating disorder myself, but I have seen three friends sent to clinics and countless others suffering. This video brought tears to my eyes right at the end as you all repeated "was you". All the time my friends suffered, they always told me all these negative descriptions of themselves, and couldn't see how beautiful they were to me and the rest of their Worlds. To hear you all say that, well...I find myself lost for adequate words.
Kreigen26 1 week ago
I didn't believe it when i set out to begin recovering, but I can now say that recovery is worth it. <3
MissAceyBee 1 week ago in playlist Favorite videos
I am 12 years old and have had an eating disorder. Body Gossip helped me through it - you're an inspiration.
indigobeam 2 weeks ago in playlist More videos from BodyGossip
who is the women at 2:37?
xoitsmylife 2 weeks ago
This video has so much meaning, I have suffered from Anorexia for 2 years now, and the first time I watched this I was litteraly winded. Tears came straight to my eyes because the words these people speak are exactly what I needed to hear. I am better then this disease.
xoitsmylife 2 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
Thank you, just thank you
TheTurquoiseme 2 weeks ago
Oh God, thank you so so much for this! I needed it today.
mlwish 1 month ago
There has been some criticism of this video for not reflecting everyone's individual experience of having an eating disorder: But there is more than one way to have an eating disorder and more than one way to recover. Everyone is unique, and Laura Nation was writing HER story about how she felt. We make films of stories sent in from the public and invite EVERYONE in the UK to write their stories about their bodies. If you want a voice, write and submit your own story. Love BodyGossipTash X
BodyGossipTash 1 month ago
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'For only telling me that the rules of happiness manifested within appearance' - would someone really starve themselves to death or throw up until they die because they think that being 'thin' will make them pretty and happy? Maybe some would, but I think it's a minority. I worry about the way I look just as much as the average person, which is irrelevant to my eating disorder.
oceanicbream 2 months ago
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oceanicbream 2 months ago
I agree with those who said that although this video applies to most of the population and that is great, it does not relate well to eating disorders; it only feeds the lack of understanding and judgemental views that the public have about these illnesses. (gonna have to make a new post to fit this on!)
oceanicbream 2 months ago
This made me almost cry. I hope one day I get to say this and actually mean it. It's true the only ugly thing about me is my eating disorder. Everything said in this video is so true.
audrinaINchains 2 months ago
Kate Godrey, i loved you and miss you, i'll never forget you.
lorraineCherry96 3 months ago
I started laughing at "For turning my young body into the ruins of a decaying ancient building" and didn't stop till the end.
That blonde woman who was hamming everything up... I couldn't tell if she was being serious or taking the piss out of this subject. I understand that some people need a higher self-esteem. but holy crap is this video pretentiously self-serving.
Stefandurrr 4 months ago
@Stefandurrr nope she's for real. She was very very ill at one point - it seems to have stunted her maturity. She is a very young minded person but thats what the illness can do - turns you back into a child
gibbseyo 3 months ago
@gibbseyo That is true. I used to agree with Stefandurr, when I saw Nikki on television at first I judged her as another spoilt wannabe celebrity and I didn't know what she'd suffered. But after reading her autobiography I realised exactly what you said; that she never actually had a childhood due to her illness and all the time she spent in institutions, so her childishness is understandable. She does act like a brat, but I think if you look beyond that she's actually quiet likeable.
oceanicbream 2 months ago
@oceanicbream yes that was wot i was trying to get across. I still don't really like her that much thou. as much as I can relate to her (i have an ed to and have done for sooo long). I jus find her - considering shes been through hell - very judgemental and seems to look down her nose at people. apparently shes very rude. I don't like that! The "fame" seems to have gone to her head!
gibbseyo 2 months ago
@Stefandurrr No, she's not taking the piss. She suffered with anorexia for a really long time. She was solidly in hospital between the ages of 8 and 16
missgracegallagher 2 months ago
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" The only thing that was ever ugly about me was you" Love that part!!
lovePINK1117 4 months ago
I bloody love this - I hope that one day I will be saying all of this and meaning it!
gibbseyo 4 months ago
@gibbseyo One day you will:))))))))))))))))
lovePINK1117 4 months ago
I love this - it's brilliant. The only prob is it's got that pain in the arse spoilt Nikki Graham in it. lol. But still nice Job - amd adding this to my favourites
gibbseyo 5 months ago
such a powerful and stunning video. I really hope this can help those suffering with awful conditions such as anorexia and bulimia and that Body Gossip can help others to understand more about how those suffers feel every day.
ThameYT 6 months ago
2:43/2:44 - the lady in red with the short hair..... THAT IS THE SOUND OF MY HEART BREAKING.
LiefsteCamilla 6 months ago 2
this video was posted on youtube EXACTLY a month before i went into an eating disorder clinic in the boston (MA) area. that clinic saved me from the monster in my head. it saved me from myself.
i got out november 28 2010, and since the beginning of february 2011 i started having a difficult time again.
watching this video, makes me cry every single time i watch it.
but what's more... it makes me eat.
it keeps me alive. i cannot even begin to express my gratitude.
LiefsteCamilla 6 months ago 9
This made me right emotional, things like this really help and i find it so inspiring :)
emilyjanege 6 months ago
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I am never ever going to stop loving this. It makes me cry every single time I watch it. Everyone should see this.<3
nataliee2011 7 months ago
What is the song that was used for this? beautiful video.
rainbonesX 7 months ago
@rainbonesX Hi rainbones - The track used is a bespoke piece by an amazing London based band called The Lightyears. They do the music for all our videos and performed at our very first live show. Look em up! X
BodyGossipTash 6 months ago
@misstiggykins Body Gossip is all about encouraging people to explore the relationship between their bodies and their minds. I appreciate of course that everyone's EDs, body issues and insecurities manifest themselves in a different way. We are looking for a range of diverse stories from all different sectors of the public which reflect a broad range of experiences. x
BodyGossipTash 7 months ago
Where are the guys in this video? It's a multi-gender issue...
Rellizate 7 months ago
@Rellizate Hey, thanks for watching our film! There are guys in the video, the marvelous Jacob Anderson and Kieron Jecchinis, and Body Gossip has also worked with Gok Wan, Ewen Macintosh and Jermain Defoe. We pride ourselves that we are a multi-gender campaign, and we encourage stories from men as well as women. We also work in schools with 'Gossip School', and often find it's the boys who give us the most positive reaction because we do highlight that it's a multi-gender issue.
BodyGossip 7 months ago 11
@BodyGossip @Relizate - Hi Relizate, My name is Nick and I work on the campaign Men Get Eating Disorders Too, which is dedicated to eating disorders and body image among men. We work quite closely with Body Gossip and to date they have been committed to working with us to show the multi gender aspect of the issue. with hopefully much more to come!! :)
nickoxford 7 months ago 2
@Rellizate I do believe that there were two men in there, unless I was hallucinating ;) Which is a pretty impressive amount. But you're probably right that to be representative there should have been more. This video may reflect the 'statistics', but I suspect the statistics don't reflect reality.
oceanicbream 2 months ago
@misstiggykins this is an ideal opportunity for you to express how your body story is different from the many others out there and to air your feelings about the origin of eating disorders- We'd love to receive your body story if you would like to write it of course. We're looking for a variety of opinions and perspectives.
BodyGossipTash 8 months ago
@BodyGossipTash - Many thanks for offering this invite. If I were to give you my story, I wouldn't be able to describe it as a 'body story', but rather a mind/brain story. I never considered my anorexia nervosa as having much to do with my body image at all. I over-exercised and under-ate because I got stuck in a pattern of obsessive-compulsive behaviours that felt to relieve my anxiety and provided a perception of 'control'; not because I didn't like my body. My brain wasn't working properly.
misstiggykins 7 months ago
@misstiggykins We appreciate all feedback and thank you for watching this video and sharing your thoughts. Remember though that Body Gossip is first and foremost a positive body image campaign - We're not specifically dealing with EDs. We invite the public to share their body stories and this was one of the submissions. We allow the public to share their body stories and give them a voice, we do not commentate. Perhaps you'd like to share your own story by visiting our website.
BodyGossipTash 8 months ago
@BodyGossipTash - thanks for the response and invite to share my story Tash :) I could share it - at least, the anorexia part, but my anorexia was not accompanied by body dysmorphia and it didn't arise as a consequence of body dissatisfaction. Rather, I had obsessive behaviours around eating and exercise that seemed to control my anxiety. I also have OCD. My ED would be best defined as a pattern of obsessive-compulsive behaviours that I got stuck in. Body image didn't really enter the equation.
misstiggykins 8 months ago
@bennyboy434 Thank you! and I hope this video continues to help and inspire people. Every time we get a message of support, we're so touched at Body Gossip, and we appreciate all your feedback. Big love. Tash XX
BodyGossipTash 8 months ago
@BodyGossipTash - Sorry if I sound overcritical of this video. I know you must have put a lot of work into it. I just prefer evidence based science and find this sort of stuff condescending. But if it really does help people and inspire them in some way then that's great :)
misstiggykins 8 months ago
Therefore and in summation and conclusion, to crystallise my thoughts on the matter, I STILL think this video is AWESOME. Well done Body Gossip, keep doing what you do.
bennyboy434 8 months ago
@misstiggykins Also, Susan Ringwood at B-eat (who support Body Gossip) says that unrealistic beauty images dont cause eating disorders, but they do fuel the fire and they do make it really difficult for sufferers to get better. And that's after speaking to hundreds of people who have suffered from eating disorders.
bennyboy434 8 months ago
@bennyboy434 - I agree that unrealistic beauty images may not help some people with already established EDs. However, many people confuse CAUSE with SYMPTOMS. So there is a rather simplistic idea that if we banned photoshop and loved our bodies, no-one would get EDs.
Almost ALL teens/young women dislike their bodies and try dieting, but most don't develop EDs. There isn't a clear link between body dissatisfaction and ED development. Recent research actually links EDs to autistic traits.
misstiggykins 8 months ago
@misstiggykins - Bit of an oversimplistic view I reckon. Some people (maybe not you) develop EDs as a coping mechanism, which they wouldnt do if they didn't believe being thin would make thier lives better. Body Gossip's Natasha Devon speaks really eloquently about this, you should look her up. But I do appreciate your viewpoint too and am glad you have found clarity yourself. Cheers.
bennyboy434 8 months ago
@misstiggykins Perhaps everyone's experience is different, eh?
bennyboy434 8 months ago
@bennyboy434 - You are right that everyone's personal narrative around an ED is different - in other words why they think that they developed an ED, how it felt to them etc. If focusing on 'love your body' or 'love yourself' stuff helps, then fine. But EDs come from within the person; they're not caused by our environment. There is no evidence to suggest the latter; yet plenty of emerging evidence to support a biological basis. Body Gossip is well meaning. It just has nothing to do with EDs.
misstiggykins 8 months ago
This is a beautiful video. Totally disagree with @misstiggykins - Eating Disorder recovery is about triumph of the human spirit over adversity and the way this video captures it is spot on. I have never had an ED but someone very close to me has suffered and this video brings a tear to my eye every time I watch it. I think everyone can relate to this. Plus the music is fantastic. Big up the Lightyears!
bennyboy434 8 months ago
@bennyboy434 - I actually did have an eating disorder; anorexia nervosa, for many years. It had absolutely nothing to do with beauty, our culture, the 'thin ideal', celebrities, models etc. Neither had recovery anything to do with "triumph of the human spirit over adversity". I had a biologically based illness (anorexia nervosa is most likely neurodevelopmental...) that was treated by re-feeding, followed by the development of interests and social integration that took the place of the anorexia.
misstiggykins 8 months ago
Thank you so much for this video. I'm positive it has inspired so many women and men, whether they struggle with eating disorders or not. To see real examples of human beings that have overcome such a destructive illness is truly an eye-opener. You have made me realize that recovery is possible, and worth it. Thank you.
brainstostars 8 months ago
I really dislike this kind of thing... I know it's well meaning, but it's over-emotive, futile and irrelevant. Eating disorders are biologically based illnesses and recovery involves correcting the abnormal biology and the abnormal brain function - through behaviour change around eating disorder behaviours.
This sort of thing is fine when linked to the common, 'garden variety' body dissatisfaction that most women and many men experience, but it won't prevent or alleviate eating disorders.
misstiggykins 8 months ago
Thank you so much for making this video! it brought me so much inspiration I cried:)
slothsh 8 months ago
wow this made me cry so much! i don't struggle with an eating disorder, but i do suffer from depression and anxiety, so i know what it's like to have a horrible mental illness ruin your life. amazing video. <3
beforethestormx31 9 months ago
This is a very powerful and remarkable video!
kakarinapinzon 9 months ago
This made me cry so much! Have been struggling for so long with my eating disorder but this has given me hope :) thank you! Xxx
ExistingOnAir 9 months ago 2
Hi everyone - we've just uploaded the script for this onto our website
BodyGossip 9 months ago
This is amazing, I'm so glad you included men in the video aswell. This video is honestly beautifulful. And even if I don't know them, I'm damn proud.
jafacake09 9 months ago
Oh God, when I first watched this I thought they were talking to me, well the viewer. And I was like "What did I dooo?"
But..I realised. Wow, this video is incredible. Gave me shivers.
xMeliMoonshinex 10 months ago
This Gave me goosebumps <3
StephanieeBieber 10 months ago
Nikki <3
DanniiXDoomm 11 months ago 2
fantastic Laura xx
MrJimwilson01 11 months ago
Beautiful, that is all I have to say :)
Ilovebobbetty 11 months ago
hey, could someone write whats the video says?
i understand reading, but not listening, and i really really want to see this.
thanks
aneenhachemical 11 months ago
@aneenhachemical I can message it to you :)
dynorawrgirl 9 months ago
I want "i ate breakfast today and I enjoyed it" to be me one day. I listen to this everyday. Just knowing that this could be me one day gives me hope. Thank you so much.
college201311 1 year ago
Amazing :') Thankyou ♥
rayroodusk 1 year ago
Thank you so much for this.
929mariposa 1 year ago
Glad I'm not an idiot who gets depressed for getting criticized.
joe14636 1 year ago
Ive watched this so many times, and it never fails to bring me to tears. The actors and actress' sound like they mean every word of it, its such a beautiful peom
YassieMarie 1 year ago
WOW! I loved these films
angelbrownskin 1 year ago
Well this made me cry...
comparethemarketcom 1 year ago
wow!
princessthinspo2k10 1 year ago
this video is helping me beat anorexia! and i hope one day when i am better i can give the hope and courage to other people with this terrible illness thankyou so much x
fleur4ever 1 year ago
Thank you for this. It reminds me to fight every time I watch it. I reminds me not to believe the lies. And everytime she says "To let you know how good it felt the day I realised the power to fight was in me," I remember the moment I realised that, the moment I realised that I want to fight. And I will fight for that feeling until my last breath. There is hope. There is always hope.
bkatp 1 year ago
I liked how there were males and different skin colours, but where were the Chinese?
UltraPlasticBag 1 year ago
ana you are NOT welcome anymore. i hate you. i never want to hear you again.
thank you so much bodygossip, cannot watch this without crying and remembering why i fight <3
BeccaXDily 1 year ago 2
Thank you. I'm fighting anorexia and really needed this. I cried. I will watch this everytie want to give up.
Jesusfreakmusicgeek 1 year ago
This is very true. Well done xx
Milkandpops 1 year ago
Can you do one about self harm? :)
lovefornina 1 year ago
I wanna have their strength...I'm still feeling like they used to..."I wanna tell you that you're not welcome..."...
I WANT TO RECOVER.
funnylinse 1 year ago
this is incredible. i hope one day i can feel this way.
heavyisthecost 1 year ago
i am crying. i suffer from an ed for years... thank you for this video. it is so moving and i will watch it every single day for the rest of my life.
drffffol 1 year ago
Hia, is it ok if I post a script of this in the peotry section of the beat website? It's so powerful. I wish I could let all the people on the message boards see the video but we're not allowed to post links xx
attemptingfreedom 1 year ago
um, so. this video makes me cry everytime i watch it. i am suffering and i'm trying so hard to get rid of anorexia. but for all of you who "thumbs up" ItzD3fW1sH's comment. i'm the person close to his heart. he's my boyfriend. and without him i couldn't have made it through the majority of this. me and my best friend lauz are so confused about trying to get over this horrid illness.. thanks for this video it's so inspirational. much love xoxo
tessicax 1 year ago
@tessicax Keep trying - I know it's tough... I'm go glad that your bf is giving you such support. You can do it x
MissBassoonaroo 1 year ago
Beautiful! X
gillyana 1 year ago
I've watched this three times now - each time I cry, and each time it gives me strength. I hope anyone and everyone suffering from an eating disorder see's this and lets it fill them with as much inspiration as it has for me.
razormeaway 1 year ago 3
I actually cried at this.
Is great! (L)
Achildatheartforever 1 year ago
this video makes me want to recover ....
G0123G 1 year ago
@bodygossip
Have you set up a facebook page?- if not I'm sure you'd get a lot more coverage for this video from youth and adults alike. There are a lot of ED support groups on there, so there is quite a large interest for help sites. My best friend has even made one. Just saying because I think this video would bring benefit to sufferers and non sufferers alike. The message is pure and powerful.
missygreendaychimp 1 year ago
Do you have the script for this?
dancingspice 1 year ago
@dancingspice Hi, yes we do - although because it was written for the Body Gossip competition we'd just like to know if you're wanting it for your personal use, or if you're thinking of performing it. We feel very protective of our writers so would like to keep them informed of how their stories are being used. Thanks, Ruth @ Body Gossip
BodyGossip 1 year ago 6
@BodyGossip I would be using it for personal use only. No publishing at all... I would just like to hang it in my room for inspiration. Can I message your channel with my email address?
Thanks so much for this... it's amazing.
MaripositadelCoroxx8 11 months ago
this video's just amazing..
i truly am speechless,it just made me cry..
and made me think i can do it,i can beat this!
thanks for sharing!
extensa08 1 year ago
I needed this<3 feels like closure.
rgdvm93 1 year ago
This video is so amazing. So powerful. I hope as many people as possible see this. We can beat anorexia. I love Zaraah Abrahams, anyone know where I can see the video of her singing for Body Gossip? xxxx
jozluvsyou 1 year ago
@jozluvsyou Hey, so glad you like the video. Zaraah is amazing isn't she? I'm not sure which video you mean, but all the Body Gossip videos are on our channel x Ruth
BodyGossip 1 year ago
@BodyGossip I love it, what you're doing is so great. A really close friend is suffering badly from anorexia and seeing this made me believe she can get through it. Thankyou :) x
jozluvsyou 1 year ago
@jozluvsyou My best friend is suffering too, this video brings me so much hope for her as well. As with your friend, I'm sure mine can beat this. It can really hurt watching them suffer and not knowing how to help, but stick through it. You mean a lot more to him/her than you may think. Keep strong! ♥
missygreendaychimp 1 year ago
@BodyGossip Thank you for that video. I`ve beaten bulimia now. The video exactly shows my feelings during my life with Mia. I have to cry every time I see this video. It gives me hope to never give up. Thank you.
Majosel87 1 year ago
Listen up, promoters of bulimia. These are the voices you should be hearing, listening to, and taking to heart. How can one not weep and appreciate the struggle and messages embodied here, spoken for the victims and potential victims of those of you who have promoted unhealthy goals, and judged. The message dedicated here to the memory of their lost sister, Kate Godfrey is powerful and the truth. i pray this message is shared and spread all across the Globe. There are too many people suffering.
misterpantybuns 1 year ago 2
I've been in remission for 6 years since i was 11 and every day has been a battle... :( Why does remission for me not feel as positive as it does for them? :(
vbaudelaire 1 year ago
oh my gosh, I am actually crying right now...I was diagnosed with Anorexia when i was nearly 11, I spent my 11th bday in the hospital...And although now I am counted as "in remission" It is still SO hard, and has been even harder for me lately, because I am at a really vulnerable time right now, and I have to admit, I don't feel nearly as strong as all these people on this video right now. :'( I may have at one point but now I seem to be on the verge of relapse and i pray to God I don't
vbaudelaire 1 year ago
such a powerful video. Big love to everyone struggling with eating disorders right now - keep fighting. Eating disorders should, can and will be beaten.
jesusrocks789 1 year ago
i am weeping. Hopefully this video will be viewed by hundreds of millions of people. It could help save tens of thousands of lives.
misterpantybuns 1 year ago
i absolutely LOVE this video! saw it on a blog and posted it on mine to share this powerful message with everyone I know who is Recovering. Beautiful video, thank you so much!
fastbikes16 1 year ago
BodyGossip is a brilliant inspiration!!
TFAssociates 1 year ago
This has made me cry from tears of happiness. It's reminded me how much recovery has been worth it... Oh, wow...
livelifelovekisses 1 year ago
For all those suffering. Someone very close to my heart has just gone through this and is about to come out. All I will say is you can do it. Do whatever you put your mind to. Even when you want to give up, see that light on the end of the tunnel. Life is the ultimate gift, use that to your full potential. Enjoy, be happy, love, care, have fun with your life. Get that motivation to not give up and not be a quitter. Put your mind to it. Get through this. I know you can do it...
ItzD3fW1sH 1 year ago 30
I love it. Sharing it on facebook for my recovery friends <3
MaripositadelCoroxx8 1 year ago
really powerful...it actually made me feel quite uncomfortable because i'm relapsing at the moment and to hear to horrible things against the ED was kind of hard to hear i guess in a weird way...
babiekat18 1 year ago
I wish I could say these things.
bobbyjohn31 1 year ago
This is a wonderful message - very powerful - and I'm so glad I found it because there are many people I help I'd like to share it with. I'm glad this video exists.
arielleleebair 1 year ago 4
this actually made me cry.I hope to be 100% better one day. :)
Anaprincess67 1 year ago
I watch this every day to help me with my own struggle. Thank you so much!
anubamzai 1 year ago
Brilliant work! Keep it up.
abibethtam 1 year ago
OMG This made me cry, Good Job
psicogirl84 1 year ago
Fantastic! It has really brought the piece to life!
missdisorientated 1 year ago
Well done to you all and continuing good luck with you campaign!
barracute 1 year ago