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How to Manage PTSD and Trauma Symptoms

by Amy Helms | May 24, 2023 | Blog, Recovery, Trauma

Trauma can be caused by a wide variety of events and situations, from sexual abuse and physical violence to natural disasters and even car accidents. When an individual experiences trauma, they may develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma...

Finding Support For Eating Disorders in College and Greek Life

by Amy Helms | Mar 10, 2023 | Blog, Body Image, Eating Disorder, Recovery

How Sororities Can Help Change the Conversation around Eating Disorders in College College can be one of the most exciting times in a young person’s life. But for some, the big changes and new pressures can put these students at risk of developing disordered eating...

Do I Have an Eating Disorder?

by Amy Helms | Feb 20, 2023 | Blog, Body Image, Eating Disorder, ED Voice, Recovery

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,...

What to Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist

by Amy Helms | Dec 30, 2022 | Blog, Domestic Violence, Family, Recovery, Trauma

There are few tasks as daunting as staying married to a narcissist. But divorcing a narcissist? It can seem nearly impossible! The choice to leave a narcissistic or abusive partner can be a difficult one, but in many cases, the decision to divorce a narcissist is a...

Are You Taking Your Eating Disorder to College?

by Amy Helms | Aug 11, 2022 | Blog, Body Image, Eating Disorder, Recovery, Treatment

For many, college can be an exciting time, but for those students who suffer from an eating disorder, this new college experience comes with a lot of personal responsibility. Because for many, college can also be a triggering experience. The increase in schoolwork,...

Celebrating the Fourth of July (or Any Summer Adventure) During Recovery from an Eating Disorder

by Amy Helms | Jun 27, 2022 | Blog, Eating Disorder, Recovery

The Fourth of July may bring thoughts of travel, parties, and outdoor fun in the sun for many, but for those in recovery from an eating disorder, the act of celebrating or vacationing is often a source of stress. But freedom from the eating disorder is possible...