All-or-Nothing Thinking in Eating Disorder Recovery
All-or-Nothing Thinking in Eating Disorder Recovery And How to Break the Cycle Eating disorder recovery is not an easy journey, yet many people believe they have to go about this […]
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and Eating Disorders
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and Eating Disorders Many people don’t understand that eating disorders occur in people of all genders, races, and ethnicities. Raising awareness of this dangerous mental […]
Eating Disorders in Men
Eating Disorders in Men Eating disorders and weight concerns are typically seen as “girl problems,” but 25-40% of diagnoses occur in men. Despite this alarming statistic, men are far less […]
Eating Disorders and Adjustment Disorders
Eating Disorders and Adjustment Disorders Adjustment disorders are conditions that can arise during stressful situations in your life. The symptoms manifest differently for many individuals, depending on the event severity […]
5 Tips for When A Roommate is in Eating Disorder Recovery
Relationships with roommates can be complex and different for every individual. You could be each other’s closest confidante, hold each other at an awkward arm’s length, or begrudgingly put up with each other until your lease ends. Regardless of where you stand, when your roommate is in eating disorder recovery, this relationship can become even more complex. There are, however, things you can do to support yourself and your roommate and strengthen the relationship.
Winter Break in Recovery: Make Mental Health a Priority
The picture of a nostalgic, heartwarming holiday season permeates our collective idea of what the winter season ‘should’ be. But, for many people who struggle with food, body distress, and other mental health issues, it can feel more like a nightmare. The winter season can feel isolating and stressful. Changes in routine, pressure from family and friends, school and work commitments, and beyond can feel like the perfect storm of isolating anxiety.
Tips For Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder With An Eating Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, is characterized by seasonal depression. Individuals experience depressive symptoms during the fall and winter months when the weather becomes colder and there is little to no sunlight. However, the intensity of these symptoms can be challenging if you are struggling with an eating disorder or food and body distress.
What To Do When Self-Comparison Is Haunting You
The fall is a time for pumpkin patches, falling leaves, and Halloween costumes. But it also marks the beginning of the holiday season, which can be a stressful milestone each year. While there is so much to be joyful about, it might also feel like self-comparison haunts you at every step. Let’s take a closer look at self-comparison, why we do it, and how to stop it.
Joyful Movement: Reimaging What Movement Means to You
With so much pressure to ‘workout’ and ‘stay fit,’ it’s getting harder and harder to enjoy movement. And yet there is a growing call for joyful movement. Also known as intuitive movement, it is a way of engaging with physical activity without diet culture, and societal pressure. Instead, finding intrinsic pleasure in the practice.
Unhelpful Thinking and How to Retrain your Brain
The way you think directly influences the way you feel. Negative feelings often come from unhelpful thoughts that seem to happen without your awareness. This pattern of thinking is called “unhelpful thinking.” When it becomes the default thinking style, it can cause significant emotional distress. Many people who struggle with eating disorders grapple with unhelpful thinking, which is why it is crucial to understand what it is and how to change it.