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Anorexia can impact people of all body sizes. While it is often associated with underweight individuals, many people struggling with this life-threatening illness may have average or above-average-sized bodies. It is essential to recognize that anorexia does not discriminate and can affect anyone, regardless of their appearance. What is Atypical Anorexia Nervosa (AAN)? Atypical anorexia […]

Adolescent girls are at a highly vulnerable stage in their lives. They’re navigating physical, hormonal, and emotional changes while facing new pressures and expectations—from society, their friends, and their families. Sometimes, this onslaught of change and social pressure can give rise to body image issues, lack of self-esteem, and disordered eating habits. The causes of

Our culture is part of the core of our identity. The world around us influences everything from our style to our beliefs. Eating disorders and identity are closely interrelated. Recovery from an eating disorder requires one to understand how their beliefs impact their relationship with food and body image.  Introduction to the Impact of Cultural

Bad body image days are challenging. When you are in recovery, it can make it harder to nourish your body adequately. It may even create a fear of relapse. But have no fear! Here are some practical steps you can take to navigate these days with confidence.  How Knowing Your Triggers Can Promote Body Image

Emotions play a crucial role in our daily lives, even negative emotions like fear, anger, sadness, and loneliness. That’s a lot of negatives for anyone to deal with. For many people, managing emotions is a difficult task, and it’s not always done in a healthy way. In fact, eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia

Admitting your child to a residential treatment center can be scary, but it is often a life-saving step in their recovery. If you are considering treatment for your child’s eating disorder, it can help to learn more about the types of care available. For this reason, we’ll walk you through what residential treatment is, what

Mindfulness is the practice of staying present in the moment, allowing thoughts to come and go without judgment. This same skill can be used to help you navigate meals during eating disorder recovery. What Is Mindful Eating? Mindful eating brings awareness to every aspect of your eating experience. This includes noting the sensory aspects of

Everyone has their own unique mental image of what they look like. Whether or not the picture they’ve created is accurate is another question. Body image is something that can make you feel confident and powerful or can cause you to feel awkward and anxious. Factors including diet culture, social media, and outdated beauty standards

Are you considering bulimia treatment but aren’t sure where to start? Asking for help can feel intimidating, so we’ve created the guide below to help you feel confident in finding the right treatment option for you. Bulimia Diagnostic Criteria Those suffering from bulimia use unhealthy behaviors to compensate for something they ate. This is used