Anorexia
If you or someone you love is going through an eating disorder, it is essential to focus on the positive. You want to focus on things that will uplift you and help you rebuild your confidence. A very common tool used for those in recovery is the use of affirmations. Affirmations are positive statements that…
Eating disorders are a group of serious, often life-threatening conditions characterized by disturbed eating behaviors, preoccupation with body weight and shape, and an overwhelming desire to control one’s food intake. While eating disorders manifest primarily as physical issues, their roots are deeply intertwined with mental health. This blog will explore the complex connection between eating…
The holidays claim to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for those with an eating disorder these seasons present new and difficult challenges for staying on track with recovery. Why is that? First and foremost, the holidays are an emotionally taxing time for those who don’t have an eating disorder. Family drama,…
Anorexia, or anorexia nervosa, is an eating disorder that revolves around a fear of gaining weight or a distorted perception of your weight. It is often characterized by abnormally low body weight. Anorexia can severely impact your life and health. While on the outside, it looks like anorexia is a problem with food, in reality,…
Eating disorders can be subtle; unlike mental illnesses such as substance abuse, they cannot be solved by complete abstinence. This is part of what makes eating disorder recovery so tricky: in order to heal, survivors must develop a new relationship with food and their body. An eating disorder is defined by an upset in thoughts,…