The season of holidays has begun and we are all preparing for the next holiday, Thanksgiving. While many of us look forward to seeing family, watching football, and sharing a meal with others, those who struggle with an eating disorder have probably been dreading this day for several months. Offering support to loved ones can […]
Eating Disorders
How to Ditch the Diet Talk
“Diet talk” comes up so often in social situations. Somehow it weaves its way into conversations, questions, and stories, oftentimes without us even realizing it. Diet talk is sneaky – it comes up when you least expect it. Sometimes it disguises itself as a joke or a compliment. Regardless of how it manifests itself, it […]
Learn How to Clean Up Your Social Media
I don’t know about y’all, but the day that Facebook and Instagram was down was kind of breath of fresh air. It definitely gave me more mental space and more free time, which got me to think about a few things related to social media in general. Also, with everything going on with Facebook, it […]
Back to School with Recovery
It’s that time of year again…back to school! With a new school year comes a lot of NEW in our lives. New classrooms, new friends, new beginnings, new routines, and maybe a new living situation if you are heading off to college. Change can be hard for anyone, and this time of year, transitioning from […]
4 Ways to Get Past Relapse in your Eating Disorder Recovery
Recovery from an eating disorder is not linear, and there is no one set way to recovery for anyone. Overall, the journey to building a positive relationship with food and your body takes a very personal journey and support from your treatment team. Bumps along the way are VERY normal and expected with an eating […]