3 Tips For Preparing For A Halloween Party In Eating Disorder Recovery
Although Halloween can be thrilling, with friends and family dressing up in costumes and attending haunted houses, people in eating disorder recovery may feel more anxious than excited. Here are some tips to help you prepare for spooky parties while staying recovery-focused: Wear a Costume that Makes You Feel Comfortable Whether you go all out […]
Navigating Navratri in Eating Disorder Recovery
Navigating Navratri In Eating Disorder Recovery Navratri, meaning “nine nights,” is a Hindu festival celebrating the goddess Durga. This year, autumn Navratri takes place from October 15th – October 24th. The festival is commemorated with the idea that good always reigns over evil. There is a range of activities that Hindus participate in to celebrate […]
Yom Kippur and ED Recovery – Should You Fast?
Yom Kippur and ED Recovery – Should You Fast? Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is celebrated annually by the Jewish community. This year, Yom Kippur takes place from Sunday, September 24th to Monday, September 25th. It is considered the holiest day in Judaism. There are a variety of traditions associated with […]
3 Tips for Navigating Rosh Hashanah in ED Recovery
3 Tips for Navigating Rosh Hashanah in ED Recovery Rosh Hashanah, a holiday to celebrate the Jewish New Year, is a time to gather with loved ones and enjoy traditions of food and prayers. Yet for those in eating disorder recovery, this celebration can bring up stress with more food around. This year, Rosh Hashanah takes place […]
Labor Day and Your Recovery
Labor Day and Your Recovery Labor Day can be an exciting time to gather with friends and family to celebrate summer. However, for people in recovery from an eating disorder, this holiday can pose undue stress and overwhelm. As with anything out of someone’s routine, holidays can pose unpredictable challenges in recovery. The good news […]
Eating Disorders And Ramadan
Ramadan is a period of religious observation from March 22nd to April 20th, 2023. The Muslim community observes Ramadan as a time for fasting, prayers, and reflection. However, Ramadan can be a triggering time for individuals with an eating disorder.
Tips for Navigating Valentine’s Day in Eating Disorder Recovery
Valentine’s Day is associated with love, romance, and an occasional giant teddy bear. While the idea of the holiday is about feeling an abundance of love and sharing that with others, it can often be a challenging and lonely day, especially in recovery from an eating disorder.
Taking Back Your Thoughts: Positive Self-Talk with Affirmations & Intentions
While it is no secret that eating disorders and food or body distress have an immense negative impact on your physical body, they also significantly impact your brain and thought patterns. In the recovery process, it is essential to take back your thoughts and reestablish a positive self-talk practice.
Navigating New Year’s Resolutions in Eating Disorder Recovery
Setting a goal and working towards it can be an empowering feeling. New Year’s resolutions have become a landmark of goal-setting for millions of people in Western culture. However, diet culture has managed to co-opt the meaning of what is meant to be personal, individualized resolutions into toxic, fear-mongering, and often fatphobic messaging.
New Year, New You Mentality in Eating Disorder Recovery
