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Food can be comforting, social, and nourishing, but for some people, especially those with food OCD, it is the complete opposite. Individuals with food-related obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experience intrusive, distressing thoughts and ritualized behaviors centered on eating, food purity, contamination,…
Lately, people have made a lot of…well, noise…about the concept of “food noise.” Social media, morning news shows, the radio, and health magazines keep pushing it into the spotlight. Suddenly, everyone seems aware of how much they think about food,…
When you think of an individual with anorexia nervosa, you may automatically think of a young woman. This is an enduring and harmful stereotype. And, what has guided eating disorder research for decades. The reality is, anorexia is not bound…
Gentle structure & hot-weather comfort for eating disorder recovery Hydration Goals Aim for 2–3 liters of fluids daily (more if active/sweating). Include electrolyte drinks if you’re outdoors for long periods. Add flavor boosts: lemon, berries, cucumber, mint, iced herbal tea….
Living with an eating disorder is already a deeply challenging experience—but when anxiety is part of the picture too, the path to healing can feel even more overwhelming. Anxiety and eating disorders are often closely intertwined, creating a cycle where…
If you’re a parent or caregiver, you may have wondered: Is this just picky eating—or is it something more serious? Understanding the difference between typical picky eating and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is crucial for knowing when to seek…
We recently wrote a post about the overlap of ADHD and eating disorders and received a thoughtful response from a reader about the additional intersection of trauma. I wanted to follow up with an additional blog post exploring this. In…
Do you experience increased negative body image over the holidays? Will you be seeing family and friends who you haven’t seen in a while? Anticipating unsolicited comments about your body? Whether you are recovering from an eating disorder or simply…
Holidays are a hard time for individuals with eating disorders. They are also hard for families and friends who want to support them. It’s so hard to watch a loved one suffer and you just want to do the “right” thing….
Interoceptive Awareness and Body Image What is Interoceptive Awareness? Despite how it seems, we actually can influence where our mind goes. Mindfulness and meditation help us cultivate awareness of our internal landscape. When we draw more attention inward, we develop our …
