The holiday season is often a time of joy, connection, and celebration. Families and friends come together to share meals, laughter, and traditions. However, for those navigating recovery from an eating disorder, social gatherings can sometimes feel overwhelming. As a loved one, it’s important to approach these moments with mindfulness and empathy. Here are some … Read More
Halloween is a season filled with excitement, creativity, and festive fun. However, beneath the playful costumes and spooky decor lies a significant, yet often overlooked issue: the impact of Halloween marketing on body image and eating disorders. From provocative costumes to candy-filled advertisements, the way Halloween is marketed can contribute to unhealthy body image perceptions … Read More
Being in recovery from an eating disorder can feel overwhelming, especially when transitioning back to school, work, or social circles. Clear communication is key to ensuring that your needs are respected and understood. Here’s how you can approach conversations with teachers, employers, and peers to foster a supportive environment. 1. Partnering with Teachers: A Joint … Read More
Written by Taylor Harling June is very important to the LGBTQ+ community because it has been deemed Pride Month in honor of the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan in 1969. Millions of people take to the streets nationwide each June to celebrate Pride and recall a time when LGBTQ+ individuals were seen as unequal. Though we … Read More
Individuals within the LGBTQ+ community are at a greater risk of developing an eating disorder than cis-gender individuals. However, members of the LGBTQ+ community often face barriers to receiving care period, let alone inclusive and individualized care. Here at Carolina House, we not only provide a safe and inclusive space for all, but we also … Read More
For the past sixteen years, I have worked with eating disorder patients in residential and inpatient settings. These are some of the things I have seen and never want to see again: A teenager who had to attend their brother’s wedding via zoom because they were in residential treatment for their eating disorder. A woman who would … Read More
A lot goes into a person’s sense of identity: their family upbringing, their cultural background, their name, and even their pronouns. This may not be something you think about regularly until someone else invalidates part of your identity. It can be as seemingly harmless as someone mispronouncing your name, calling you by the wrong name, … Read More
I am in recovery from an eating disorder. It has been a journey filled with many challenges and many rewards. One of the most important lessons I have learned from my struggle is that self-compassion is a critical tool in coping with life, relationships, and health. Individuals experiencing eating disorders often battle perfectionism, people-pleasing, and … Read More
Finding recovery from an eating disorder is a process that involves building a healthier relationship with food and your body — and getting there isn’t always a direct path. Sometimes that journey is straightforward, but other times you may need to take a little more time to work through some concerns before forging ahead. At … Read More
As Holidays Approach, Health Tech Not the Healthiest Choice for All With the holidays right around the corner, there’s one gift that is making many people’s wish lists: health tech. From smartwatches to smart scales to fitness trackers, these devices are often top of mind during the holidays, especially as people start to think about setting health-related resolutions for the new year. But for those who are struggling with an eating disorder, these devices may do more harm … Read More
