Stigmas, Stomas, and not Sick Enough

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Adam Fare. Adam is an advocate of mental health, eating disorders, neurodivergence, stomas and equality. Adam joins us to discuss his experience of an eating disorder, and the consequences that have occurred due to improper treatment. In this episode, we discuss Adam's personal experience, and the struggle he had in receiving appropriate support for his eating disorder. We explore the points Adam feels interventions could've been provided including education on alternative coping mechanisms, male hormones, and an increased understanding of eating disorders in mental health teams. Additionally, we discuss Adam's comorbidities including his stoma and the impact this has on his eating patterns and the confusion this can provide doctors when supporting him with an eating disorder. We also discuss the physical and health consequences that occur to men, and the need for more understanding of the similarities and differences between eating disorders in different genders Finally, we discuss Adam's relationship with exercise and the role exercise professionals (in particular coaches) play in spotting the signs of an eating disorder. And we discuss Adam's diagnosis of atypical anorexia, and the use of terminology in this diagnosis.To find out more, you can find Adam on Twitter @adamfare1996 and Instagram as @adamfare96, or check out his blog https://mymessylife96.blogspot.com/?m=1.Please note that this podcast discusses topics that may be triggering for some individuals related to eating disorders. Tred lightly and take care.