How Do I Know if I am Recovered Enough to Serve as a Mentor to Others Struggling with an Eating Disorder?

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Girl balancing in recovery Individuals who have struggled with eating disorders in the past often feel called to help others in the community, whether as an eating disorder professional, volunteer or advocate in some other capacity. These individuals often end up being a mentor to others struggling in recovery. How do you know you are recovered enough to guide [...]
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Experiencing Triggers in Long Term Eating Disorder Recovery

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Woman struggling with Long Term Eating Disorder Recovery Because of the nature of eating disorders, these diseases are chronic and require ongoing vigilance to sustain recovery for the long-term. While the necessary treatments and interventions for recovery will not necessarily be the same in the later years of recovery compared to the earlier phases, there is still a necessity for ongoing support and [...]
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How to Appropriately Involve Children in Treatment as a Middle-Aged Adult in Eating Disorder Recovery

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Friends enjoying a party Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope For adults falling under the age range of 45-65, this season of life can bring about many new challenges and changes. The transition between young adulthood and old age can be especially difficult for the middle-aged adult struggling [...]
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How Do I Know I am Ready to Mentor Other Individuals In Eating Disorder Recovery?

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Friends Drinking Outside Let’s be real. Recovering from an eating disorder is a challenging reality that countless individuals face on a daily basis. Many people sadly struggle in silence for years on end before speaking out about the help they are desperately needing for recovery and healing. From the outside, eating disorders are diseases that are sorely misunderstood. [...]
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How to Approach a Meal Plan With Food Allergies in Eating Disorder Recovery

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Meal planning and a picnic Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Food allergies and sensitivities seem much more common in our culture and society today. This may be partially related to increased knowledge about food related issues and how these can potentially influence various illnesses, such as celiac disease, [...]
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How to Utilize Online Resources for Long Term Eating Disorder Recovery

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Woman on phone Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope In the digital age of smartphones and social media, resources and information are more readily available and accessible than ever before. This comes with many pros and cons, particularly for those who might be recovering from an eating [...]
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When My Spouse Has Binge Eating Disorder

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young couple discussing binge eating disorder Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope Relationships in themselves are beautiful things. The opportunity to share your life with someone you love and care for can bring countless joys and create unforgettable memories. When an eating disorder is also present in a relationship, this can [...]
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What Resources Are Available to Help Me Cover The Cost of Eating Disorder Treatment?

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Woman in Field of Dandelions Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The cost of eating disorder treatment can be incredibly overwhelming, especially without adequate health coverage. Even with health insurance, many individuals may find that they are still needing to pay out of pocket in order to cover the [...]
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How Cyber Bullying Can Impact Eating Disorder Sufferers on College Campuses

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Cyberbullying Contributor: Dr. SooMi Lee Samuel, MD, MA, Medical Director for Timberline Knolls There are many influential stressors that may trigger the development of an eating disorder, including both biological and environmental factors. For the college student who may be biologically predisposed to developing an eating disorder, the transition to college can be a tremendous undertaking. [...]
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