Hello, beautiful people! It’s a pleasure to be here, sharing my thoughts and experiences on the journey to recovery from eating disorders. Today, I want to discuss a topic that’s close to my heart: how to ask about someone’s mental health and wellbeing. It’s a crucial skill we all should have, especially when our loved ones may be struggling silently.
Category: for loved ones
A Practical Plan for A Parent
Eating disorders are a serious mental health condition that can affect anyone, including children. As a parent, it can be difficult to know how to support your child who is struggling with an eating disorder. Here are some tips on how you can support your child in their recovery:
My Unfiltered Journey to Recovery
For a while now, I’ve wanted to share my story and my experience with an eating disorder, as well as the changes I’ve experienced in recovery. It’s not that I haven’t shared any part of my story, or that I’m ashamed or afraid of my past disorder. I’ve shared watered-down versions of my story and touched on the broader, general truths of an eating disorder, but never the full story because it’s an intense story and putting it into words seems graphic or even disturbing.
What is Binge Eating Disorder?
Binge eating disorder (BED) is a serious mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food in a short period of time, accompanied by a sense of loss of control over eating behavior. Individuals with BED often eat when not hungry, continue eating despite feeling full, and feel ashamed or guilty about their eating behaviors.
The Weight of Love: Battling Fatphobia Together
Romantic relationships are complex and multifaceted, influenced by various factors such as communication, trust, and compatibility. However, one often overlooked aspect that significantly affects relationships is fatphobia, which is the societal bias and discrimination against individuals based on their weight and size. In this blog post, we will explore the detrimental impact of fatphobia on romantic relationships and discuss ways to promote body positivity and acceptance.
What is Bulimia Nervosa?
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging, fasting, or excessive exercise. This disorder can have serious physical and psychological consequences, and requires professional intervention for effective treatment.
Breaking Up with Diet Talk
Like many others who struggle with disordered eating, distorted body image, and compulsive behaviors, I know firsthand how damaging diet talk can be. It can trigger obsessive thoughts and behaviors, perpetuate harmful societal beauty standards, and create an unhealthy relationship with food and body image. That’s why I wanted to share some tips on how to break up with diet talk and start cultivating a healthier relationship with yourself and food.
6 Ways to Help a Friend in Recovery
Having an eating disorder can be an isolating experience, but it’s important to remember that recovery is possible with the right support. As someone who has struggled with an eating disorder, I know how much it means to have friends who are there to support me. If you have a friend who is struggling with an eating disorder, here are a few ways you can support them on their journey towards recovery.
What is Anorexia Nervosa?
Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental health condition characterized by a persistent restriction of food intake, resulting in significantly low body weight, and an intense fear of gaining weight. Individuals with anorexia nervosa often have a distorted body image and view themselves as overweight, despite being underweight or severely malnourished.
What is OSFED?
OSFED, or Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder, is a type of eating disorder that falls under the umbrella of Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS). This category of eating disorders includes individuals who display significant disordered eating behaviors but do not meet the strict diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder.
How To Nourish your Child With An Eating Disorder
Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that can have devastating effects on both physical and emotional health. If your child is struggling with an eating disorder, it’s crucial to seek professional help and support as soon as possible. However, as a parent, you also have an essential role to play in nourishing your child and providing the supportive environment they need to recover.
Eating Disorders: Types, Causes, and Symptoms
As someone who has personally experienced an eating disorder, I understand the complexities and challenges that come with this mental illness. Eating disorders are serious, life-threatening conditions that affect people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. In this post, I will discuss the types, causes, and symptoms of eating disorders.
Words Matter: Supporting ED Recovery
If you know someone who is in eating disorder recovery, it’s important to be mindful of what you say to them. While you may have the best intentions, certain phrases and comments can be triggering and harmful. Here are some things to keep in mind when communicating with someone in eating disorder recovery.