Dealing With the Loss of a Loved One in Eating Disorder Recovery

As human beings, we experience a range of emotions throughout our lifetime, some of which are stronger than others. Some emotions utterly change our perspective on life. Grief is one [...]
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Making Amends with Loved Ones in Eating Disorder Recovery

Helpful Family Involvement with family walking on a beach

Making amends is an important step in the recovery process, both for you and for your loved ones. Eating disorders can wreak a path of destruction and family, friends, and [...]
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Exploring Sensory Process Disorders Connection to Eating Disorders:

A sensory processing disorder (SPD) alters typical food responses. You’re more likely to notice how something tastes, feels, or sounds. And during mealtimes, your senses could keep you from enjoying [...]
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How to Take Time Off Work for Eating Disorder Treatment

Receiving eating disorder treatment while maintaining one’s career can be a daunting and stressful challenge. Below are a few steps to help you navigate taking time off work to focus [...]
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Programs and Trainings for Eating Disorder Professionals

Eating disorder professionals who support individuals, families, and loved ones in the recovery process are fundamental for healing. Perhaps one of the most unique aspects about eating disorder professionals is [...]
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Top Books and Podcasts to Support Your Recovery

Finding resources with sound recovery and advocacy advice can be difficult. Below are just a few books and podcasts that provide eating disorder information and support! Eating Disorder Hope already [...]
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Dealing with Disappointment in Recovery from Anorexia

Contributor: Kirsten Haglund, Community Relations Representative for Timberline Knolls Residental Treatment Center and Founder and President of the Kirsten Haglund Foundation So much of the maturity that comes with working [...]
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Eating Disorders Rampant on the Runway

The average runway model is more than 5 inches taller and weighs up to 56 pounds less than the average woman in America [1, 2]. The discrepancy between these two [...]
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Medication Management for Co-Occurring Disorders

There is no magic pill for eating disorder recovery. However, many individuals with eating disorders often exhibit co-occurring disorders, such as addiction, anxiety, bipolar, post-traumatic stress, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Often, [...]
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When OCD Tendencies Fuel Eating Disorder Behaviors

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), like other mental illnesses, is often the subject of stigma and stereotypes. Many people may misunderstand OCD and the serious implications that come with living with [...]
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