Posts tagged self-care
Myth or Fact: Nobody Can Love You Until You Love Yourself
Myth or Fact: Nobody Can Love You Until You Love Yourself

“Nobody can love you until you love yourself.” That phrase went viral on the Internet in the early 2010s, and it plagues Pinterest boards and mental health blogs to this day.  Disguised as a motivational quote to inspire self-love for those who lack it, this rhetoric often has the opposite effect, especially for those struggling with mental health. Promoting such an idea can be dangerous and detrimental in eating disorder recovery.

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Eating Disorders, Recovery, Self-CareAmanda Nussbaummental health, eating disorder recovery, self-worth, self-care, body image, self-esteem, self-love
Tips for Navigating Valentine's Day in ED Recovery
Tips for Navigating Valentine's Day in ED Recovery

Valentine’s Day is associated with love, romance, and an occasional giant teddy bear. While the idea of the holiday is about feeling an abundance of love and sharing that with others, it can often be a challenging and lonely day, especially in recovery from an eating disorder.

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Eating Disorders, HolidaysAmanda Nussbaumeating disorder, Holidays, body image, Diet Talk, diet culture, valentine, valentine's day, valentines day, self-care, self-compassion, self-love
How to Handle Holiday Food Comments and Protect Your Recovery
How to Handle Holiday Food Comments and Protect Your Recovery

Discover how to navigate and protect your eating disorder recovery during the holidays. Learn strategies to handle unhelpful food comments with care.

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Eating Disorders, HolidaysAmanda Nussbaummental health, eating disorder recovery, Holidays, family gatherings, family, christmas, hanukkah, Thanksgiving, kwanzaa, diet culture, traveling for the holidays, cope with stress, food comments, self-care, prioritize yourself