High school seniors face the stress of college applications, and for those with eating disorders, it adds complexity. Find guidance on BALANCE's blog for choosing supportive schools, mental health services, and managing recovery.
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Returning to college after the holidays can be challenging, especially for those in eating disorder recovery. Discover tips to ease the transition and maintain your health, happiness, and recovery this semester.
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Attending events with buffets or self-serve food options can be anxiety-inducing, especially if you are struggling with food. When struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, chronic dieting, or anxiety around food, these gatherings can add additional barriers to meeting your body’s needs and feeling comfortable at the event while allowing yourself to have a good time with friends and family.
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College can be an exciting time for many, but it can also be incredibly stressful. Going to college is often the first time young adults live independently and control their own meals. However, being accountable for feeding oneself can be triggering and daunting for people with eating disorders.
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The semester break is wrapping up, and a new course schedule of classes awaits. Exams, papers, assignments, and readings are quickly approaching, and you may feel nervous, anxious, or excited about the coming spring semester. This array of emotions may bring about eating disorder thoughts and symptoms used to cope with these changes.
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Learn how to navigate finals season while prioritizing your eating disorder recovery. Discover tips to manage stress and maintain self-care during exams.
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Discover the profound impact bullying can have on eating disorders. Learn how to support those affected and break the cycle of silence and isolation.
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Prepare for the new school year in eating disorder recovery. Learn essential skills to navigate stressors and prioritize self-care.
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