Jillian Rigert, DMD, MD, ACC

@jillianrigert.bsky.social

Oral Med & HNC researcher, Future Therapist, Executive Coach, Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach, INFJ-A, Dog Mom, Air Force veteran. Views are my own.

One of the worst things you can say to someone living with anorexia is "You don't look anorexic." Despite the stereotypically portrayed frail white woman with AN- many (of all races and genders) are suffering without appearing ill. AN thrives on invalidation- don't fuel it.

Being an adult doesn't have to be boring and colorless. I fit in... Wore the black suit. Played the part. Acted more like the men around me. And then I broke free. If you're ready to stop fitting in boxes that weren't made for you- Buckle up, I'll help you navigate.

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Here's the deal... people really aren't thinking about you as much as you think that they are. They are thinking about themselves. Use that information to your advantage by focusing on what matters most to you- not what you think you need to do for others' approval.

After losing my other dog this week, I took the whole day off to celebrate Reesey-Poop's birthday. The regret of not being there for a loved one days before he died and nearly dying myself taught me to be extra with what matters most. What would you win this award for?

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Anorexia nervosa is very fascinating to live with. It tells me what you all care what I weigh and what size I wear, yet really no one knows nor cares.. and if they do care about my body size, it has more to say about them than me. Yet, knowing this doesn't quiet or cure AN.