Five Reframing Tools for Navigating Diet Culture
Unfortunately, diet culture surrounds us every single day. It is woven into the fabric of our society. While it may not be possible to avoid diet culture altogether, there are tools we can use to navigate our way through it, allowing us to reframe the harmful beliefs that diet culture has instilled in us. But […]
Approaching Fear Foods in Eating Disorder Recovery
If you suffer from disordered eating or an eating disorder, you may find yourself avoiding certain foods for various reasons. These “fear foods” are avoided or heavily restricted due to the distress or other uncomfortable emotions the food brings. During eating disorder recovery, incorporating fear foods into your diet is challenging yet rewarding. By: Elizabeth […]
Four Tips On Using Social Media Mindfully with an Eating Disorder
Social media can be hard to navigate during recovery. We use social media accounts to stay connected in the world today, but how can we make them a safer space during recovery and afterward? With unlimited access to social media, it is essential to acknowledge and minimize exposure to posts that give unrealistic views of […]
Tips for Navigating Stress in Eating Disorder Recovery
Your eating disorder may be a source of stress in your life. Be mindful of your response to stress, as long-term stress can impact your physical and mental health.
Navigating the Emotional and Financial Stress of Recovery
Stress is a natural response to the challenges of everyday life. Work-related pressure, personal relationships, financial issues, and other factors can cause it. However, if you or someone you love struggles with an eating disorder, stress can feel insurmountable, especially when pursuing recovery.
4 Tangible Reasons to Heal Your Relationship with Food
If you or someone you love struggles with food and body distress, you are not alone. Unfortunately, over 30 million Americans struggle with eating disorders. When we talk about healing, we often talk about how important recovery is, what it involves, and how you can get there. But where is there? Recovery can feel like a leap of faith into the unknown, so here are four tangible reasons to heal your relationship with food.
Eating Disorders in Middle-Aged Adults
The common stereotype that eating disorders exist only among thin, white young females is false. Anyone can experience disordered eating and eating disorders, no matter their size, race, age, or gender. Anyone struggling with eating disorders is just as deserving of proper diagnosis, care, and recovery.
5 Love Languages, Recovery Edition
Love is different for each of us, and people can celebrate love in all forms. However, love can feel inaccessible and isolating if you or someone you care about struggles with food and body distress. So it is essential to communicate affection in a way that promotes and supports lasting recovery.
Navigating “Big Game” Festivities in Recovery
It is no secret that holidays can be stressful if you are struggling with or recovering from an eating disorder. From parties to potlucks, this sort of anxiety is not exclusive to holidays. Social gatherings for sporting events can be just as tricky.
Taking Back Your Thoughts: Positive Self-Talk with Affirmations & Intentions
