A Journey Through Eating Disorders Support & Recovery

“Not One More” is not just a phrase. It is something I live inside of. It is a commitment that lives in my body, my recovery, and my relationships. As someone who holds multiple identities and has been in long-term recovery from an eating disorder, those words carry weight. I have lost friends to their eating disorders and to addiction.…

Technology surrounds us. We find it in the palm of our hands, in the apps we use, the videos we watch, and the ads we scroll through. For many people, especially adolescents and young adults, technology isn’t just part of life; it is life. Artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithm-driven platforms shape what we see and often how we feel. This…

Academic excellence can vanish almost overnight when eating disorders take hold. High-achieving students may find themselves unable to concentrate, missing classes, and watching their GPAs plummet. The academic consequences extend far beyond temporary setbacks—they can derail entire educational trajectories. Learn more about eating disorder treatment and school support for teens and families. The Numbers Tell a Devastating Story Research reveals…

Menopause is often known by its broad generalities of symptoms: hot flashes, mood swings, and brain fog. But there’s another part of this conversation that rarely gets the attention it deserves: the intersection between menopause, hormonal shifts, and eating disorders. For many, menopause brings unexpected changes to the body, and with those changes can come distress, fear, loss of control,…

You know you need help for an eating disorder—or someone you love does—but you can’t figure out if you can afford treatment, and it’s keeping you stuck. Insurance policies are written in language that’s deliberately hard to decode. You need to know what your plan covers and what you’ll owe, and getting that information is difficult—especially while you’re also dealing…

Eating disorders are serious, complex illnesses that affect millions of people. These conditions are not choices or phases but rather medical and psychiatric conditions with biological, psychological, and social components. In recent years, scientists have begun exploring one particularly fascinating biological angle influencing eating disorders. Researchers are studying the gut microbiome and its potential influence on mental health and eating…

The turn of the calendar often invites high expectations: a fresh start, ambitious goals, public declarations. For many people, this impulse is harmless. For individuals managing an eating disorder, however, the pressure to “fix” oneself in a short window can increase shame, heighten monitoring of food and bodies, and undermine stability. This article reframes the New Year moment into a…

Religious traditions often guide the rhythm of our lives, shaping how we find meaning, how we pray, and, sometimes, how we eat. For many, rituals like fasting are deeply spiritual, offering moments of reflection and connection to something greater than ourselves. But for individuals healing from an eating disorder, these same practices can pose serious challenges. This article explores how…

Many people with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may notice that their eating habits don’t follow a predictable rhythm. Maybe you lose track of time and forget to eat until hunger becomes unbearable. Or you snack impulsively—not out of hunger, but because it feels like the only way to calm down when your brain is buzzing and overstimulated. Or perhaps you’ve found…

For many adults, eating has never felt straightforward. Certain textures or smells might make you tense up before you even take a bite. Maybe you once choked or got sick after eating something unfamiliar, and food hasn’t felt safe since. Or perhaps you rarely feel hungry at all; eating just feels like something you have to get through. Over time,…