Zara McDermott on the shocking reality of disordered eating
2 years, 1 month ago

Zara McDermott on the shocking reality of disordered eating

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Following documentaries exploring revenge porn and rape culture, Zara McDermott is focusing on disordered eating for her third film project with BBC Three. “I really, really wanted to make this film because it’s something that I’m seeing every single day. “Another thing that shocked me is this notion of control and the fact that eating disorders often come hand in hand with another illness, such as depression or anxiety – they don’t come alone.” What was the most moving aspect for you? “You know, I look back at my social media, especially a few years ago, and I’m like, ‘Oh, my God!’ I was posting like, constant body checks and stuff like that.

History of this topic

Anorexic YouTuber, 29, prompts backlash after sharing new images
1 year, 3 months ago
Anorexic YouTuber Eugenia Cooney, 29, prompts wave of serious health concerns after showing off her TINY frame in new Instagram posts - as critics call for her to be BANNED from the app for 'promoting
1 year, 3 months ago
Is the portrayal of disordered eating in Physical helpful or harmful?
1 year, 4 months ago
Princess Diana’s eating disorder described in new children’s book
1 year, 4 months ago
Anorexic YouTuber Eugenia Cooney, 29, sparks a wave of concern over her rail-thin appearance in new video amid her very public eating disorder battle
1 year, 4 months ago
Zara McDermott: Love Island star was told her Instagram posts were ‘damaging’ followers
2 years ago
Young people at 'significant' risk of poor body image after just minutes on TikTok, Instagram, researchers say
2 years, 2 months ago
Alone, ignored and fetishised: The realities of being a man with an eating disorder
2 years, 7 months ago
Dietitian: The 14 common signs of disordered eating you might not be aware of
3 years, 1 month ago
Woman calls out ‘double standard’ in ‘what I eat in a day’ videos on TikTok
3 years, 3 months ago
What parents need to know about eating disorders in children
3 years, 4 months ago
Pandemic has fueled eating disorder surge in teens, adults
3 years, 7 months ago

Discover Related