--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Their [those with eating disorders'] task…" description: "\"Their [those with eating disorders'] task is to rescue themselves from a drive that is destroying them. Food embodies the false values that their own b..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fa7/marion-woodman-11249_allergic_their-those-with-eating-disorders-task-i_1331948.png" --- # Their \[those with eating disorders'\] task is to rescue… ![“Their [those with eating disorders'] task is to rescue themselves from a drive that is destroying them. Food embodies the false values that their own bodies refuse to assimilate, by which I mean that their bodies become edemic, bloated, allergic, or resort to vomiting the poison out. The…” quote by Marion Woodman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fa7/marion-woodman-11249_allergic_their-those-with-eating-disorders-task-i_1331948.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fa7/marion-woodman-11249_allergic_their-those-with-eating-disorders-task-i_1331948.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fa7/marion-woodman-11249_allergic_their-those-with-eating-disorders-task-i_1331948.png) > “Their \[those with eating disorders'\] task is to rescue themselves from a drive that is destroying them. Food embodies the false values that their own bodies refuse to assimilate, by which I mean that their bodies become edemic, bloated, allergic, or resort to vomiting the poison out. The unconscious body, and certainly the conscious body, will not tolerate the negative mother.” [Marion Woodman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/marion-woodman/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Eating disorders stem from internal conflicts and harmful self‑perceptions. **In simple terms:** Disordered eating reflects inner turmoil. Key Takeaway Address underlying emotions, not just symptoms. Themes mental health body image self‑acceptance Mood somatic supportive Type advice psychological When to use this quote - therapy sessions - support groups - personal healing Key Concepts psychology trauma somatic awareness Questions to Reflect On - What internal beliefs fuel your eating habits? - How can you nurture a healthier self‑image? 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