Recognizing warning signs of a potential relapse is an important step in recovery from the eating disorder you have worked so hard to battle. When you know what to look for, you can support your child through these warning signs and avoid slips or relapses and...
Talking about eating disorders is no longer as taboo as it used to be. In the United States, nearly 28 million people say they have suffered from an eating disorder at some point in their life. And while eating disorders involve disordered eating habits around food,...
Eating Disorders 101: What you need to know Summary Eating disorders are complex and can be difficult to understand and even diagnose. There are many common myths surrounding eating disorders creating more difficulty with individuals receiving the life-saving...
Body image refers to the way people see themselves physically, and it often goes hand-in-hand with self-esteem. Feelings begin to form at a very early age and are influenced all throughout our lives by parents, caregivers, peers, life experiences, and more. Society...
Eating disorders can peak during childbearing years. Because pregnancy is a time when body image concerns are more common in all women, those with an eating disorder can experience worsening severity in their eating disorder. Additionally, pregnancy may bring new...
This blog was originally posted on Project HEAL’s website. I have the fabulous opportunity to blog for them each month as well as being a member of their HEALers Circle. By doing this, I will help them provide free treatment to those that would otherwise not...