Suggested Social Media Posts

Get creative and raise awareness online!

Twitter and Facebook can play a significant role when trying to get important messages out to others. Try coming up with some of your own messages and quick posts, or use some of these to share within the social media world:

Tweet Messages

• Eating disorders aren’t just about food- they can also be about stress, depression & perfectionism, but there is hope and help. myneda.org
• You are not alone. #NEDAwareness
• Skipping meals, hating your body & obsessing about food are signs of disordered eating, call 800-931-2237 to talk about it
• Do constant thoughts about food & exercise interfere w/ your life? It could be an eating disorder. Call 800-931-2237 to talk about it
• 35% of dieters develop disordered eating. If you’re worried about yourself or a friend, call 800-931-2237 to get help
• #NEDAwareness is 2/24-3/2. Eating disorders can be deadly but recovery is possible. Visit myneda.org for info
• Not ready to talk about it? Chat about it with NEDA Click to Chat option. Visit Find Help @ myneda.org
• Eating Disorders don’t discriminate, they effect all ages, sexes, ethnicities, races and every socio-economic status- You are not alone.
• Early intervention for an eating disorder could save your life. Don’t wait to get help- find out more @ myneda.org or call 800-931-2237
• For #NEDAwareness cultivate body appreciation! What has your body done for you lately? Take a moment to say thanks

Facebook Posts

• NEDAwareness Week 2013 starts today/has begun!  This year I’m (fill in an activity or event you are organizing, e.g. “hosting an all-sizes fashion show”).  It will take place on (date) at (location and time).  I hope you’ll join me!
• People don’t choose to get an eating disorder, but you can choose to get help. Recovery is possible.  This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness week:  Go to www.nationaleatingdisorders.org  or call 1-800-931-2237 to find help and information.
• Not ready to talk about it?  Try NEDA’s new Click to Chat feature. Visit the Find Help & Support section on www.nationaleatingdisorders.org to let someone know what you are feeling.
• Constantly thinking about calories, exercise and your weight are signs of disordered eating.  If you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one call 1-800-931-2237 or visit www.nationaleatingdisorders.org for more information.
• It’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.  Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder are serious mental illnesses but recovery is possible.  Visit www.nationaleatingdisorders.org for more information or to find an event near you!
• Everybody Knows Somebody affected by an eating disorder- whether it’s a friend, partner, family member or you’ve suffered.  If you’re worried about an eating disorder, talk to someone you care about or call 1-800-931-2237 for help and information. Visit www.nationaleatingdisorders.org to learn how to help a friend.
• Did you know over half of people diagnosed with an eating disorder have an “eating disorder not otherwise specified” (ENDOS)? This means most people struggling don’t exactly fit into the categories of Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa but may still have some symptoms of each, or may be struggling with Binge Eating Disorder. 
• Weighing yourself frequently, feeling out of control with food, and feeling like you have to work-out to “burn” calories could be signs of an eating disorder.  Millions of men and women struggle with disordered eating but help is available.  Call 1-800-931-2237 or visit: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org for more information.