Are You Sympathetic Toward Someone With an Eating Disorder in the Same Way as Someone With a Drug Addiction?

Question by Suchiazski: Are you sympathetic toward someone with an eating disorder in the same way as someone with a drug addiction?

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Answer by Prayers And Apples
I recently published an article on my blog, “Similarities Between Food Addiction and Drug Addiction” that you might be interested in:

http://www.prayersandapples.com/food-addiction-anddrug-addiction/

On a personal note, I’m equally empathetic towards anyone struggling with physical or mental health issues – everything is connected… and everyone with a problem deserves sympathy, help and understanding, regardless of the problem!

All the best 🙂

Answer by ?
In the same way? No. With the same amount of sympathy? Yes. People with eating disorders have different mental obstacles than those with drug addiction, so I don’t have the same feelings toward the two.

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