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.
Five Tips for Being Home for Winter Break in Eating Disorder Recovery
The stress is winding down, but now the uncertainty of the upcoming winter break is upon you. The shifts in your predictable daily routine and the worry of how people will respond to the changes in your actions, behaviors, and body when you return home from school can be unpleasant and stressful.
Navigating Finals Season in ED Recovery
Finals season is coming up, which inevitably brings stress to students. As a student, you often juggle a packed schedule of exams, research papers, assignments, and other commitments at home or at work. When you are busy, it can be challenging to prioritize taking care of yourself, and you may feel like you are regressing in your ED recovery.
How Bullying Can Impact Eating Disorders
It is no secret that our society has a severe problem with bullying. Bullying is harming people from school playgrounds to social media comment sections. The negative impact of bullying on a person’s mental health has a distinct correlation to the development and persistence of eating disorders.
4 Ways to Support Your Child’s Eating Disorder Recovery in School
Going back to school with an eating disorder is daunting for students in recovery. For parents of these students, sending your child back to school can be just as nerve-wracking. Academic and social environments may not be conducive to recovery, and the urge to protect them from triggers can feel overwhelming.
Navigating A New School Year In Eating Disorder Recovery
Going back to school while in recovery – especially for those who have been remotely learning for the past year – can be daunting. Disordered thoughts tend to creep up and intensify in stressful circumstances, which is why it is essential to figure out how to prioritize recovery in situations like these.
Non-Food Related Activities To Do This Summer
The summer months can be a time of year where a lot of emphasis is placed on events and activities revolving around food and toxic diet-related conversations. However, there are many activities and things to do in warmer months either alone, with friends, or with family that do not include food.
The Importance of Prioritizing Eating Disorder Recovery
Recovering from an eating disorder is no easy feat. Recovery is hard before it gets better, which is why it can be put on the backburner or done half-heartedly at first. There are so many reasons why prioritizing recovery is essential for the individual and those around them.
Navigating an Eating Disorder In College
The transition from high school to college can be difficult for young adolescents. There is a sense of uncertainty and naivety for individuals starting out college in a brand new place away from their parents. But with this tremendous pressure and the intoxication of social media, individuals may fall victim to an eating disorder that can impact one’s education.
How Teachers Can Promote Anti Diet Culture In Schools
It’s no secret that diet culture has fueled an unhealthy obsession with food. The anti-diet movement has taken the world by storm, causing people to ditch diets and embrace their body image. Even with all of this success, how can this movement reach the next generation of students?