Embrace & Evolve: Reflections on Eating Disorder Recovery

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Letting Go of Your 'Skinny Identity': A Challenge in Eating Disorder Recovery
As an eating disorder therapist, I frequently encounter a dilemma voiced by my clients: “I want to recover but I also want to lose the weight. Do I have…
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March 2024

Tips for Dealing With Bad Body Image Days From An ED Therapist
Struggling with body image today? Here are some practical tips
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January 2024

Saying ‘Yes’ to the Dress and Myself in ED Recovery
How to deal with anxiety of fitting into your wedding dress in ED recovery
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December 2023

Surviving The Season: A Supportive Guide for Individuals With Eating Disorders During Holidays
Typical situations we find ourselves in, how to set boundaries and take care of your mental health, how family members can provide meaningful help
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Therapeutic Tango: Recognizing Signs of Mismatch in Eating Disorder Therapy
Understanding and Overcoming Misalignment in Your Therapeutic Relationship with Your Therapist
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November 2023

The Shapeshifter: Demanding Eating Disorder Voice in Recovery
It was one of those days that I dreaded going to therapy. The worry that I have nothing to say had started, alongside the anxiety of the session…
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May 2022

What Is Fat Talk? And Why Is It So Harmful?
Fat talk is a term first coined by Nichter & Vuckovic (1994). It is similar to diet talk, which is having conversations about dieting or excessive…
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Eating Disorders in Movies & TV Shows
The first time I was visually exposed to an eating disorder was when I started watching the famous British TV series - Skins. One of the main…
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How Eating Disorders Influence Your Romantic Relationships
My eating disorder caused havoc on various aspects of my life: my academic achievements, relationships with family, and friends. But above all, my…
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April 2022

Why You Can't Stop Thinking About Food
Explained by the Rebound Effect
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The Desire to Feel Normal Around Food
When I first became aware of my body, I did not feel good about it. I decided to work out to feel better about myself. At first, I wanted to be fit. So…
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''I can't stop dieting just like that, I will gain so much weight!''
What will actually happen if you stopped dieting ''just like that''
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