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Sending My Child to Sleepaway Camp During Eating Disorder Recovery
Sending your child to summer camp while they are in eating disorder recovery can be a challenging decision. We want to help your child do things that make them happy and in a way that supports their eating disorder recovery.
Three Reasons People Do Not Seek Eating Disorder Treatment
You may not even know if you have an eating disorder, as we live in a culture that normalizes disordered eating behaviors. Here are three reasons why people struggling with eating disorders do not seek help.
Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders
There is growing awareness of the intersection between neurodiversity and eating disorders, as many individuals with eating disorders also have neurodivergent traits.
What Does ARFID Stand For?
ARFID, or Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, is a type of eating disorder that affects both children and adults. Unlike other eating disorders that focus on weight or body image, ARFID is characterized by a persistent refusal to eat certain foods or groups of foods, or an inability to meet nutritional needs due to a lack of interest in food, or a strong aversion to certain textures, colors, or smells.
3 Tips to Navigate Body Image Changes in Eating Disorder Recovery
One of the most common challenges face in eating disorder recovery is the experience of changes in the physical body. This can cause emotional distress and create recovery obstacles. Navigating these changes can be difficult, and it is a very important and necessary component of eating disorder recovery.
How Do I Find My Set Point Weight?
Set point theory is a concept that explains the body's tendency to maintain a stable weight and physiological state, known as the "set point." This theory suggests that the body has a natural weight range that it strives to maintain, and that attempts to deviate from this range through dieting or other means of food and body manipulation can trigger a range of physiological responses that make it difficult to maintain weight loss or weight gain in the long term.
Signs of Eating Disorders in Teens
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that can affect anyone, regardless of their age, gender, or background. In fact, research has shown that eating disorders are most commonly diagnosed during adolescence and early adulthood. In this blog, we discuss some of the key eating disorder signs to look out for in your teenager.
Eating Disorder Journal Prompt: Valentine’s Day Edition
Journaling is a great resource in eating disorder recovery. Read on for a special Valentine’s Day journal prompt to do.
Hunger and Fullness in Eating Disorder Recovery
A common struggle in eating disorder recovery is having trouble with feeling hunger and fullness cues. There are physical and emotional components to this, and ways to become more attuned to your body’s cues.
10 Eating Disorder Affirmations to Spark Motivation in Recovery
Eating disorder recovery is hard – emotionally, physically and mentally. Just like there are pleasant and unpleasant days in general, this will show up in recovery too. Read on for 10 affirmations to help spark motivation in eating disorder recovery.