Accepting your ED Diagnosis and What to do Next

No one wants to be told they have an eating disorder. Even though you may have known for a long time that something is wrong doesn’t mean you will be ready to have someone else tell you that your eating habits are unhealthy and need to change in order to protect your...

How Parents May be Unintentionally Promoting Disordered Eating Habits

As soon as we are born we look to our parents for comfort and safety. Our parents have the most impact on our early life. Our parents care for us, nurture us, teach us life skills, and much more. As a child, our brains are easily impacted by the actions and words...

6 Common Myths About Eating Disorders

Eating disorders can be a difficult subject for many. Not everyone understands what they are and how they affect those around them. With eating disorders impacting at least 28.8 million Americans, however, it is important we understand what causes them and the...

How Social Media Affects Our Relationship with Our Bodies

An account from a real social media user: I downloaded social media for the first time at 13 years old. After having asked (begged, really) for some time, my parents finally gave me permission to use social media, and I was ecstatic. I downloaded everything:...

What is Mindful Eating and Intuitive Eating?

Combining mindful eating with intuitive eating can be very helpful for anyone struggling with their relationship with food, such as someone who has an eating disorder. Eating mindfully can help you appreciate food more and can also help you be more in tune with your...

Getting Your Confidence Back in Eating Disorder Recovery

When in eating disorder recovery there are many steps you have to take to heal. However, one of the biggest things you have to regain is your confidence. Regaining confidence is difficult, but in the end will be so rewarding. You may think your eating disorder causes...