The 3 Common Misconceptions about Eating Disorders the almost killed me. This is an incredibly hard thing for me to write about but it is also something that I believe to be extremely important that we do talk about, as it is only through people sharing their experiences that misconceptions can be changed. There is still an incredibly fixed image and stereotype that surrounds the perception of Eating Disorders, one that for me was only shattered by first hand experience. As I hope this is not something that most will experience I wanted to share the ideals and beliefs about eating disorders that I now know to be completely wrong. 1) Weight does not define an eating disorder, actions do. An eating disorder is not what you look like. If a constant preoccupation with food is more important to you than all other aspects of your life, if you are anxious and upset by thinking about your weight or shape, if you are unable to engage in normal behaviours such as grocery sh...