I Developed An Eating Disorder (the unhealthy norms in elite athletics)

In this video I share my own story about when I developed an eatingdisorder because of the unhealthy focus and norms around weight and apperance in elite athletics.
Athletes are suffering from eatingdisorders in a much bigger proportion than non-athletes. I want to bring light to this issue and the normalization of these norms because I know that I’m far from alone experiencing the negative physical and mental consequences of this.
If you are struggeling with an eating disorder or mental issues. You are not alone and there is help to get. Below is a few places you can seek help if you are based in Sweden:
Mind.se
1177
Frisk & Fri
Tjejzonen
UMO
RFSL
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[@glenn.nilsson]

Your courage to open up about your journey is incredibly empowering. Wishing you continued strength and healing on your path

[@rorymurphy9039]

Thank you so much for sharing ❤ These conversations are so necessary. I truly believe these videos you make can and will help a lot of people.

[@legendre007]

I’m sorry you went through all that. 😢 It’s courageous of you to speak out about this. 🥲 I think the phenomenon you discuss is called “Malignant Normality”: where dangerous behavior is reinforced and expected as safe and ordinary. 😢 I’m relieved you escaped from that, and are educating people about the healthy alternative. 🥲