Noah Kahan and the Struggle He Finally Named: Body Dysmorphia in Men
He performs for twenty thousand people. The crowd sings every word back to him. It is, by any measure, the best night of his professional life. Then he opens Instagram to see how the show landed, sees a photo of himself on stage, and the first thought that arrives is not pride. It is disgust
The Eating Disorder Voice Is Loud, But Is It Right?
“Just because that voice is louder or more piercing doesn’t mean that it’s right,” Nick ascertains as he approaches eating disorder care. Understanding the inner critic is part of developmental maturity. One of the most disorienting experiences in eating disorder recovery is knowing, really knowing that you need to get better, and yet hearing a
How to Prepare for the Holidays While in Eating Disorder Recovery
The holidays can be a difficult time to navigate eating disorder recovery. Let’s explore some tips on how to get ready for the season. Throughout the year, eating disorder recovery has its ups and downs, but one of the most challenging seasons can be the holidays. No matter your religion or traditions, the holidays often
Eating Disorder Relapse Prevention in Changing Seasons
For many, eating disorder triggers intensify into the summer, but with awareness, you can take steps to maintain recovery. The warm weather and unpredictable schedules that accompany summer can increase eating disorder triggers for those in recovery. The summer heat might make you feel pressured to wear clothes that show more skin, and social activities
When Everyone is on Ozempic, But You Know It’s Not the Right Choice for Your Health
Navigating Ozempic’s popularity in eating disorder recovery. Navigating Ozempic and a trusted relationship with food at the same time is one of the most common challenges we hear about right now. GLP-1a have recently become very popular due to their ability to make people lose weight. This off-label and non-FDA-approved use of the drug gained
The Significance of Family Meals on Adolescent Development
Exploring the role of the family meal in healthy development and how it can be a game-changer for adolescents in eating disorder recovery. Family meals can look different depending on your cultural background, but they typically involve sitting down as a household to share a meal. Due to busy schedules, it’s probably impossible to get
Returning Home for the Summer: Maintaining Recovery
Helpful tips for navigating recovery when college breaks for the summer. It’s almost summer again, so many young adults are preparing to return home from college. This is a normal transition for college-aged students, but that doesn’t mean it will come without challenges. Research suggests that moving is among the top three most stressful
Empowering Parents: Navigating the Challenges of Supporting Children with Eating Disorders
Tips for managing the stressors of a child’s eating disorder while also supporting their recovery Having a child who is struggling with an eating disorder is not only scary and overwhelming for parents, but it also disrupts their family system. Parents need to receive support during their child’s treatment to manage the fear and self-blame
Empowering Parents: Strategies for Supporting a Child’s Eating Disorder Recovery
Emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT) sees caregivers as having a key role in their child’s recovery. Parents of children with eating disorders can feel overwhelmed about how to support their child’s recovery. Since eating disorders are complicated illnesses that affect children both mentally and physically, it can be challenging for parents to know their role in