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Shopping for clothes can bring up unpleasant feelings, especially if you struggle with food and body distress. Everything from seeing pictures of models to not finding clothing options that fit comfortably to the harsh store lighting can be challenging. Even shopping online can be tricky. When pursuing recovery, finding ways to make clothing shopping less daunting is crucial.
People spent an average of over 3 hours a day on social media in 2020. Because people spend a significant portion of their day online, it is important to be aware of social media's adverse effects on mental health. Social media can lead to a negative body image, disordered eating behaviors, or even an eating disorder.
It's August, meaning millions of students plan to return to school. Whether you are a student returning to high school or college, your schedule will become more hectic. For some people, this change of routine is overwhelming. School comes with physical, emotional, social, and mental challenges and can cause unhealthy stress levels due to the pressure to perform. The change of routine can add an extra layer of difficulty when in eating disorder recovery.
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is observed annually by the Jewish community. This year, Yom Kippur takes place from Sunday, September 24th to Monday, September 25th. There are a variety of traditions associated with the holiday, such as observation and fasting. However, those struggling with an eating disorder or on the path to eating disorder recovery should consider whether fasting is their safest option.
Eating disorders can have profound physical, mental, and emotional consequences for those affected. The journey to recovery involves relearning to trust yourself, your intuition, and significant people in your life, such as your therapy team, friends, and family. This process can be a complex challenge but is crucial to lasting recovery from your eating disorder.
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.
You may believe you can manage your recovery and healing from your eating disorder alone, but getting support is essential. It is human nature to both need and seek support, comfort, and accompaniment from loved ones, peers, and other beings. Finding a stable support system can be challenging. However, it is worth pursuing because it is crucial for a successful recovery.
