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
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
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
Oh the holidays! Festive lights, presents, connecting with loved ones, cozy fires. But for those with eating disorders, the holidays can also bring a lot of new challenges. The following are some tips for navigating the holiday season, particularly early in your recovery process. Be honest. Check in with yourself about what you can handle … Read More
Pride Month 2019 By Emmy Johnson, It’s Pride Month. This is the month when we celebrate who we are. This is the month when we remember the courageous, beautiful, fed-up people who took to the streets to defend themselves against police brutality. This is the month when we celebrate what it means to be … Read More
Happy May everyone! Summer is COMING! (Insert Game of Thrones theme music) May is here and the sun is shining, but the sunny month does not mean life is all sunshine. Anxiety, ED, relationships – LIFE is still happening. And that’s okay. Our beloved Trisha Scott is here to remind us of some great tips … Read More
Happy April everyone! This is a busy advocacy month for our local Raleigh area alumni! We hope you all are planning to come to the Raleigh NEDA Walk on Sunday, April 14! We also hope you will join us for a FUNdraiser at Chipotle following alumni group on Monday, April 8th! You can check out … Read More
