<p>Well, it appears we do have a disagreement. ;)</p>
<p>I’d rather let them know about a disease that in two of it’s DSM categories, specifically </p>
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than to have them wondering . (But then again, I’m not ashamed that I’m diagnosed with depression and have been medicated since my teens. I yam what I yam. ;))</p>
<p>If someone has any statistical evidence of prejudice against kids with eating disorders in a college setting or specifically college admissions, I’d like to hear it. (Anecdotes are welcome as long as we realize there are probably contradictory ones out there, too.)</p>
<p>At my D’s school it appears to be fairly common (or least “not rare”) for a kid to be referred out for eating disorders. </p>
<p>Pick your poison. Unexplained year-long plague or eating disorder. I’ll take the kid behind door #2. ;)</p>
<p>Edit: BTW, I don’t recall the VT kid having an eating disorder. </p>
<p>This idea that we hide certain treatable illnesses is not something good for our society IMO. It just produces shame and delays treatment. As always, just my opinion.</p>