A Journey Through Eating Disorders Support & Recovery

Inclusive, accessible, and affirming care for mental health and eating disorders is desperately needed, especially as we know that these disorders don’t discriminate against anyone. As treatment options evolve and open doors to clients of many backgrounds and identities, it is important that we keep our eyes set on the ultimate goal: Not One More day without inclusive, accessible, and…

“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.…

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…

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…

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,…

When someone has an eating disorder, it not only affects them as an individual, but also the entire family. Recovery is a shared journey, and while the priority is to heal the person with the eating disorder, their family and loved ones also need support and healing. The Family’s Role in Recovery Having a steady support system is extremely important…

The holidays—from Halloween through Thanksgiving and the December celebrations—can be one of the most challenging times for individuals and families navigating eating disorders. While many focus on celebrations, those struggling may face heightened stress around food-centered entertainment, meals, disrupted routines, and social pressures. It can be common to wonder, “Is this really the right time for treatment?” As someone who…