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should i put my eating disorder on my personal statement?

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You could ask your teachers to put it in their reference. Mentioning your eating disorder will not put you at a disadvantage at all but if you do decide to include it then try to make it relevant to everything else you write so it flows nicely.
Ideally this is the sort of thing your referee should mention. Only mention it if it's helped to develop your interest in the subject or relevant transferable skills. If you do then do so in a formal and professional manner and in just a line or two.
If you're going to mention very personal sensitive things, it needs to be in a detached and professional manner. I agree that it is relevant and you've clearly explored areas pertinent to your degree through your experiences and showing that you've made this effort to further your knowledge is definitely a good thing to include. Stick to the academic side and what you've learnt about biology rather than the effect it has had on you personally.

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