Explore Cliff's story at BALANCE, illustrating the complex link between food allergies and eating disorders, and learn how we offer unwavering support for similar challenges.
Navratri, meaning “nine nights,” is a Hindu festival celebrating the goddess Durga. This year, autumn Navratri takes place from October 15th - October 24th. The festival is commemorated with the idea that good always reigns over evil.
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.
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.
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.
Learn how to navigate finals season while prioritizing your eating disorder recovery. Discover tips to manage stress and maintain self-care during exams.
