That's right... Its quiz night.
I am off at 7:30 to take part in (I have been planning, but I wanted to also enjoy the night because I feel like I deserve it) a pub quiz. All proceeds going to the two ED Charities who have helped me in the past (B-eat and Anorexia Bulimia Care)
To mark this. I decided to hold a quiz in work this morning - an Actual ED awareness quiz. Can I just say, I was surprised by the results and also slightly pleased with myself
1: What weight do you have to be to be classed as anorexic?
one of my collegues said - "about a stone?" jokely. But then in the more serious side the answer written down was: Surely the weight isnt the issue.
2: How many different Eating Disorders are there and can you name them?
Answers:
Anorexia, Bulimia, Overeating,Manorexia.... Exercise?
We discussed then a little about whether excessive/compulsive exercise was actually classed as an Eating Disorder as it doesn't actually relate to actual food, it is more the excersise.
3: What can cause an Eating Disorder?
Answer:
Wanting to lose weigh,
Sadness
Depression
Bullying
Difficult family relationship as a child
I concluded with them, that almost anything could if the person in question cannot deal with it.
4: Do I look like I had an Eating Disorder
Apart from your Self Harm Scars, not really.
Question 4 was quite a difficult one for me. I have never spoken openly about my issues in work, but I have never hid my tireless work I do for Eating Disorders. Come back to me on what I feel about the Self Harm Scar issue. I hadnt realised that anyone in work had seen them... ooooops.... teaches me for being open.
So, I have to say that my team in work seem to be quite clued up on EDs. I was really quite impressed with their answers and pleased on their knowledge of the subject. I have spoken about Eating Disorders before but not openly in the group.
So... A short one tonight, I am sorry but I am off to Quiz night and personally hoping that they rig it so that the actual anorexic wins! ;-)
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