Eating Disorder Recovery Tools
These tools are helpful in addition to seeking professional eating disorder treatment. Personal commitment to growth, excellent professional help and recovery tools all make recovery possible. Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and compulsive overeating are destructive attempts to cope with life's challenges. Here are tools that may help you in your recovery work.Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), generalized anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, separation anxiety and social phobias are often co-occuring issues with eating disorders. Learn about the symptoms, treatment and etiology of anxiety disorders.
Artistic Expression and ED
View and read about the healing benefits of artistic expression and eating disorders. Paintings, drawings, dance, music, writing and more.
Body Image
Body image is our perception of body, not only its appearance, but its functionality, health and purpose. A positive body image is essential to well being and recovery from anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.
Eating Disorder Hope Club
Eating Disorder Hope and MentorCONNECT have collaborated to offer this unique opportunity for eating disorder sufferers to find free support and encouragement from others who are in recovery.
Feelings
Feelings matter. Our emotions give us valuable information about ourselves and our perceptions of the environment. Developing awareness of feelings and developing skills to tolerate uncomfortable feelings often go hand in hand with eating disorder recovery.
Health
Health and medical consequences vary depending on many factors involved with eating disorders. Medical complications such as bone loss, amenorrhea and heart damage are often associated with eating disorders.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of becoming more aware of the present moment, rather than dwelling in the past or projecting into the future. Many find mindfulness techniques helpful in eating disorder recovery.
Mindset
Our inner dialogue with ourselves is critical to our recovery and general well being. Learn how to recognize ineffective thoughts and replace these with accurate and uplifting thoughts.
Nutrition
Nutrition is the fuel for our body. Eating disorders often alter what was once a natural and enjoyable relationship with food and our bodies. Learn more about nutrition, intuitive eating and eating disorder recovery here.
Relapse
Learn to recognize the early warning signs of relapse and develop skills and resources to prevent and/or pull oneself out of relapse.
Self Help
There are many supportive books, articles, groups and organizations to supplement your treatment by eating disorder professionals. Here are some resources.