ANTI-STIGMA CAMPAIGN "Because you can't weigh eating disorders"

Here you can find both the short video and the detailed version of the campaign. You can find the posts that have already been published on Instagram, or alternatively, you can view them as a PDF.

A campaign to destigmatize eating disorders.

Eating disorders are mental illnesses, not a matter of weight. They affect people of all different body types, age groups, and life situations. Nevertheless, the prejudice that you can always tell if someone has an eating disorder persists. This is precisely the prejudice we want to disprove.

As part of this campaign, you will get to know people who live with an eating disorder and are sharing their stories. They are consciously showing themselves to make visible how diverse people with eating disorders are. Because eating disorders do not all look the same, and every person deserves to be seen, heard, and taken seriously.

A huge thank you to all the participants who have the courage to share their stories. You make this campaign possible!

PARTICIPATE

Would you like to become part of the campaign?
Send me an email at info.johannaelsen@web.de with:

• a current photo of yourself
• your first name
• your age
• the type of your eating disorder (AN, BN, BED, etc.)
• your Instagram handle (optional, if you would like to be tagged)
• your text sharing your story and your reason for participating (max. 280 words)

Note: Regardless of what you look like, how old you are, or your gender – you can participate. Even if you fit the typical image of an eating disorder, you are warmly invited to take part. I want to make the diversity of ALL bodies visible. The only requirement is that the photo does not show too much skin, as it might otherwise be restricted or blocked on social media platforms.

*Only individuals who are at least 18 years old can participate.

If you are selected for the campaign, you will receive a usage agreement for the public use of your information. Your post will only be published after your written consent.

The campaign will initially be published via my social media channels. Depending on the response and development, there are plans to present it on other platforms or in other formats in order to reach as many people as possible.

By participating, you are taking a stand against prejudice and for greater awareness. You are helping to make visible what is still too often overlooked: You cannot weigh eating disorders. And you cannot always see them.

I look forward to your message!

SUPPORT

Would you like to support the campaign? Follow @normalgewicht.buch on Instagram and leave a like, comment, and share the campaign posts.

This campaign is being created with a lot of time, heart, and dedication. If you would like to support my work and help me continue this project, I would be very happy about a voluntary PayPal contribution. Your support helps finance the costs of implementing the campaign.

CONTACT

This campaign is a project by Johanna Elsen. I am the author of "Normalgewicht" and am behind the Instagram account @normalgewicht.buch

With my book, my presentations, my educational and prevention work on social media, as well as this campaign, I pursue the same goal: to dismantle prejudices about eating disorders, raise awareness, and contribute to ensuring that those affected are seen, taken seriously, and supported.