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

Here you can find both the short video and the extended version of the campaign. On Instagram you can find the posts already published, alternatively you can view them in the PDF.

A campaign to destigmatize eating disorders.

Eating disorders are mental illnesses, not a matter of weight. They affect people of all body types, ages, and life situations. Nevertheless, the prejudice that one can always tell if someone has an eating disorder persists. We aim to debunk exactly this prejudice.

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

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

PARTICIPATE

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

• a current photo of yourself
• your first name
• your age
• your type of eating disorder (AN, BN, BED,...)
• your Instagram (optional, if linking is desired)
• a text with your story and your reason for participating (max. 280 words)

Note: Regardless of how you look, how old you are, or what gender you identify with – you can participate. Even if you fit the typical image of an eating disorder, you are welcome to join. I want to make the diversity of ALL bodies visible. The only important thing 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.

After the submission deadline, I will make a selection to represent the diversity of people with eating disorders as visibly as possible. This selection is not an evaluation of your illness or your person. If you are selected for the campaign, you will receive a user agreement for the public use of your information. Your contribution will only be published after your signed consent.

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

By participating, you are making a statement against prejudice and for more 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 hearing from you!

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 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 grateful for a voluntary PayPal donation. Your support helps to cover the costs of implementing the campaign. 

CONTACT

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

With my book, my lectures, my educational and prevention work on social media, and this campaign, I pursue the same goal: to break down prejudices about eating disorders, to educate, and to help those affected be seen, taken seriously, and supported.