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Struggling with or recovering from an eating disorder can feel like an overwhelming mystery. Here at BALANCE, we believe knowledge is power. The BALANCE Blog is a place to find value, education, and inspiration for recovery wherever you are on your journey.

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eating disorder recovery and a busy schedule

Eating Disorder Recovery and a Busy Schedule

Eating Disorder Recovery and a Busy Schedule: How to Maintain Momentum Schedules can get busy quickly. A new semester, changes at work, an internship, or personal commitments can shift a routine that once felt manageable. Balancing eating disorder recovery and a busy schedule can require more than reorganizing a calendar. Recovery also requires time, attention, and care. Rather than expecting yourself to maintain the exact same routine as your circumstances change, it may be helpful to ask: What does my recovery need from me during this season of life? get recovery support this school year Here are tips to

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Jewish holidays and eating disorder recovery

Jewish Holidays and Eating Disorder Recovery

Jewish Holidays and Eating Disorder Recovery: Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur September and October often mark the beginning of the major Jewish holidays. This year, Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on Friday, September 11th, and Yom Kippur begins at sunset on Sunday, September 20th. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is often a more celebratory and joyous occasion, while Yom Kippur, which involves fasting, is a more solemn and reflective day. Although Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur differ in meaning and traditions, both can involve food, family gatherings, and changes in routine. While the Jewish holidays can be a

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eating disorder recovery during routine changes

Eating Disorder Recovery During Routine Changes

Eating Disorder Recovery During Routine Changes: How to Stay on Track Eating disorder recovery often feels more manageable when life is predictable. Regular meal times, familiar events, and established routines can provide a sense of structure and safety. However, navigating eating disorder recovery during routine changes can feel especially challenging. Life is full of uncertainties, and shifts in routine, whether from summer breaks, holidays, vacations, canceled plans, busy work schedules, or last-minute changes, can interrupt the structure that many people rely on in recovery. As routines become less predictable, eating disorder thoughts may become louder, making recovery feel more

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Eating Disorder Recovery During the School Year

Eating Disorder Recovery During the School Year

Eating Disorder Recovery During the School Year: 5 Ways to Support Yourself The transition into a new school year or semester can bring excitement, uncertainty, and added stress. For those navigating eating disorder recovery during the school year, changes in routine, new schedules, academic pressures, and social expectations can make recovery feel more challenging. While it can be difficult to balance recovery, school, and everyday life, having the right support systems and coping strategies in place can help you manage stress, prioritize recovery, and approach the school year with confidence. While every recovery journey is different, and what works

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back-to-school stress and eating disorder recovery

Back-to-School Stress and Eating Disorder Recovery

Back-to-School Stress and Eating Disorder Recovery: How to Navigate the Transition The start of a new school year carries a particular kind of energy: anticipation, possibility, and, for many people, a quiet undercurrent of anxiety. Whether you are heading to college for the first time, returning to campus after a summer break, or navigating a new academic schedule, back-to-school season brings real change. And change, even when it is welcome, can feel destabilizing. For many individuals, back-to-school stress and eating disorder recovery can be a particularly challenging combination. The shift in routines, increased academic demands, social pressures, and uncertainty

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all or nothing thinking

All-or-Nothing Thinking During Back-to-School

All-or-Nothing Thinking During Back-to-School: Why It Happens and How to Cope The back-to-school season often brings increased structure, along with added stress from new schedules, academic expectations, social pressures, and transitions. While this time can feel like a fresh start, it can also feel overwhelming for individuals navigating eating disorder recovery. One common pattern that shows up during back-to-school is all-or-nothing thinking, a form of rigid thinking. get support while returning to school All-or-nothing thinking is a pattern in which experiences are viewed in extremes. In the context of eating disorder recovery, this can look like believing that eating

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body image in summer

Body Image in the Summer: 5 Ways to Navigate Food & Social Events

Body Image in the Summer: 5 Ways to Navigate Food, Social Events, and Recovery The summertime means spending more time outside, whether that means beach days, barbecues, vacations, or milestone events like prom and graduation. While this season can feel exciting and refreshing, struggling with body image in the summer can also bring added challenges, especially for those who struggle with their relationship with food or their body. The good news is that with the right support and coping strategies, food and body concerns do not have to interfere with you or a loved one enjoying the season. get

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Early Warning Signs of Eating Disorders

Early Warning Signs of Eating Disorders: How to Support a Loved One According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), “the overall lifetime prevalence of eating disorders is estimated to be 8.60% among females and 4.07% among males.” This research suggests that 9% of the population of the United States will be diagnosed with an eating disorder in their lifetime. With statistics like these, it’s natural to wonder who might be struggling with an eating disorder in your life. Eating disorders often thrive in secrecy, which is why recognizing the early warning signs of eating disorders is so important.

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summer body image

Summer Body Image: Breaking Free from Diet Culture

Summer Body Image: Redefining the “Summer Body” and Breaking Free from Diet Culture As temperatures rise, so can pressure around our bodies. Summer body image concerns often intensify this time of year, as ubiquitous diet culture messaging tells us: your body should look a certain way by now. The concept of a “summer body” suggests that our bodies need to be changed, controlled, or shrunk to be acceptable or visible. reach out for support this summer Why This Time of Year Can Feel Especially Challenging For many individuals, especially those navigating eating disorder recovery, this time of year can

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Aetna Eating Disorder Treatment in NYC

BALANCE Expands In-Network Insurance Coverage to Include Aetna, Alongside Cigna, UHC, and Emblem

BALANCE Expands In-Network Insurance Coverage to Include Aetna, Alongside Cigna, UHC, and Emblem BALANCE is a boutique eating disorder treatment center in New York City offering compassionate, evidence-based outpatient care for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and other eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. We provide in-person Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), meal support services, weekend treatment, and Seasonal Intensive Programs seven days a week while collaborating closely with clients’ outpatient providers and support systems. BALANCE is in-network with Aetna, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Cigna, and select Emblem plans. learn more Aetna Eating Disorder Treatment

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The BALANCE blog is a space for education, insight, and support around eating disorders, recovery, and mental health.

It’s designed to help you better understand your experiences and feel more supported wherever you are in your journey. 

The blog is for:

  • Individuals struggling with food, eating, or body image
  • People in eating disorder recovery
  • Loved ones looking to better understand how to support someone
  • Providers seeking additional insight and education

Our blog covers a wide range of topics, including:

  • Eating disorder recovery and healing
  • Body image and self-compassion
  • Navigating diet culture and social pressures
  • Coping with holidays, seasons, and life transitions
  • Supporting a loved one

No. While the blog offers helpful information and support, it is not a replacement for individualized treatment or medical care.

Yes. Many people share blog posts with friends, family members, or providers to help communicate what they’re going through or to raise awareness.

Yes. Many people use the blog as a first step in understanding their relationship with food and their body. You don’t have to be in treatment to benefit from education and support.

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