Are You Taking Your Eating Disorder to College?
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,...
Three Practical and Unexpectedly Easy Ways to Have a Safe College Experience
When considering the rising violence against women, the phenomenon of underreported rape, and the shocking turns of rape culture, college safety might seem impossible to achieve. In new social settings or locations, students may be tempted to forego their normal...
Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Three Words That Can Ruin Your Summer
If you suffer from body dysmorphic disorder, these three words can ruin your summer. After all, it's hard to hide, cover up, and/or add more clothes when the temperature rises and you want to feel the sun on your skin. But what exactly is body dysmorphic disorder?...
Celebrating the Fourth of July (or Any Summer Adventure) During Recovery from an Eating Disorder
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 - even...
It’s Time to Talk About the Symptoms of PTSD
June 27th is National PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Day, which makes it an opportune time to talk about the extensive list of the symptoms of PTSD and how to recognize real signs of distress. When Do Symptoms of PTSD Start to Appear? People can start...
We Need to Talk About PTSD. Now!
June is National PTSD Awareness Month. A growing need for PTSD awareness is present as there have been more than 200 mass shootings in the US and we are not yet halfway into the year. The recent tragic and unimaginable events of the school shooting in Uvalde was...