A Journey Through Eating Disorders Support & Recovery

Eating disorders are complex illnesses. Diverse and multifaceted, they are associated with biological, psychological, and social factors that themselves are complex and interact with one another in complex ways. One factor often overlooked in conversations about eating disorder development, illness, and recovery is food insecurity. Research about the link between food insecurity and eating disorders has emerged in recent years,…

If you are thinking about postponing eating disorder treatment until after the holidays, consider some of the benefits of reaching out for help sooner rather than later. There is no single best time of year to seek treatment for an eating disorder. Ideally, the best time is as soon as possible, and from a trusted eating disorder treatment center. If…

Raise your hand if you struggle with grazing, nibbling, snacking, or binge eating at night, in between dinner and bedtime. If you do, you’re not alone. There are a number of reasons why we do this. Oftentimes, it’s because we have more access to food in the evening, or we are relaxing at home. Some of us eat more at…

Disclaimer: Discussing movement in eating disorder recovery can be difficult because there is so much nuance in one’s relationship with movement. Before digging into the concept of body cues in movement, I want to kindly remind readers that engaging in movement should be accessible to all (and currently isn't due to systems of oppression), but should never be a moral…

*CW: Mentions of Trauma*   Eating disorder treatment experts know unequivocally that trauma and PTSD are important contributing factors in the development of various eating disorders. According to a study performed by clinical psychiatrists, 23.1% of subjects with Anorexia Nervosa and 25.6% with Bulimia Nervosa displayed signs of PTSD. The prevalence of trauma in triggering and causing eating disorders has…

It is part of being an activist or an advocate, that you tend to focus on the problems that still need to be solved, the voices that aren’t being heard, the progress that needs to be maintained or continued. Wins in the field are not so often celebrated, because they’re immediately followed up with: there is still much more that…

It’s been a few weeks since you’ve completed treatment. You have learned coping strategies to manage eating disorder impulses and behaviors, but certain activities can still be triggering. Shopping for food is a common challenge for so many who are struggling or have struggled with an eating disorder. A grocery store, with its endless options and food labels abound, can…

Could we imagine scrolling through our social media feeds to see that body diversity is honored and was a space that respected our individual autonomy? What would our online world look like if we didn’t care about the number of likes we received due to the shapes of our bodies? What would our online world look like if online users…

The prevalence of eating disorders, like Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, is on the rise, and they are not discriminating against any race, ethnicity, social class, or religion, including members of the Jewish community. The culture of the Jewish people heavily revolves around gatherings with family, friends, and large quantities of food. The Jewish community often connects through food. Each…

When I first came to terms with needing help for a life-threatening eating disorder, I had no idea I would ultimately uncover complex feelings around my gender and sexuality, among several other factors and root causes. All I knew at the time was I wanted to live without my eating disorder, and I didn't know how to. Over the last…