Families can play a crucial role in supporting recovery. While eating disorders are by no means a direct reflection of parents' or siblings' approach to food, it is necessary to be self-aware about food or movement. Whether you change rules around eating at the dinner table, how you comment on your own food intake or exercise choices, or even rethink comments about appearance in general, listening to your child and their support team can be incredibly helpful.
The months between January and March become filled with cold, chilly weather. However, winter may bring about seasonal affective disorder for those recovering from an eating disorder.
Eating disorders can look different across individuals and can look different within diagnoses. And while the stereotypical eating disorder patient is portrayed as incredibly thin, avoiding food, and over-exercising, eating disorders do not discriminate. They can take many forms. If you think a loved one is struggling, consider the signs below before considering how you might approach them or look to support them.
The winter holidays can be a fantastic opportunity to enjoy being with family and friends. But they can also be stressful and challenging for people with eating disorders. If you or someone you love is navigating the holidays while struggling with an eating disorder, it is crucial to know how to be supportive.
The new year is right around the corner, and with it comes our culture’s fixation on resolutions. While new year’s resolutions aren’t explicitly bad, the overwhelming messaging behind resolutions creates pressure to change your body size, shape, eating habits, and lifestyle, emphasizing your value defined by your appearance.
Learn how to remove morality from food during the holidays with practical tips. Enjoy a stress-free season by neutralizing your relationship with food.
As temperatures drop and autumn draws to a close, shorter days and holiday breaks are just around the corner. Most people highly anticipate the last few months of the year. But winter can be a demanding time of year for some, especially those struggling with mental health. Holding yourself accountable during your recovery at this time of year can be challenging, but that makes it all the more important. Accountability during the end of the year is not only valuable but vital to maintaining recovery in the long run.
Discover 5 essential ways to support a loved one in eating disorder recovery during the holiday season. Make this time recovery-aligned with compassion and understanding.
Prepare for the holidays in eating disorder recovery with mindful self-care and support from loved ones. Learn tips to navigate the season while prioritizing your well-being.
Navigate holiday travel with an eating disorder using these five essential tips. Plan ahead, pack snacks, dress comfortably, ask questions, and seek support.
