Monday, June 29, 2020

'Binge' is the eating disorder comedy helping fans cope with social distancing

'Binge' is the eating disorder comedy helping fans cope with social distancing

The global pandemic has been hard on everyone — but for people with pre-existing mental health conditions, social distancing can be an isolating, triggering, and even dangerous experience. When it comes to coping with eating disorders while obeying stay-at-home restrictions, the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) says maintaining community is key. 

That's where Binge: How to Lose Weight in the Apocalypse comes in.

The YouTube web series, written and created by star Angela Gulner and director Yuri Baranovsky, tells the semi-autobiographical story of a Los Angeles baker (also named Angela) who struggles with disordered eating, alcohol dependency, and instantly apparent narcissism. When the COVID-19 crisis forces our already vulnerable protagonist into indefinite solitude, she begins a painful, relatable, and surprisingly hilarious journey of self-discovery that couldn't be more of the moment if it tried. Read more...

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