For many neurodivergent individuals, the relationship with food is complicated in ways that standard eating disorder assessments often miss. Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) affects a significant portion of the autism and ADHD communities, yet traditional treatment approaches frequently fail because they don’t account for sensory processing differences, executive functioning challenges, and cognitive rigidity. This […]

If you or someone you love struggles with extremely limited eating, you might have encountered the term ARFID and wondered what it means and how it’s diagnosed. Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, or ARFID, is a serious eating disorder that goes far beyond typical picky eating. Understanding how ARFID is diagnosed can help you recognize when […]

We’ve all had those moments. You sit down to watch your favorite show with a bag of chips, and before you know it, the bag is empty. Or you go back for seconds (or thirds) at Thanksgiving dinner, leaving you pleasantly stuffed but satisfied. These experiences fall under the umbrella of overeating, something most of […]

If you are recovering from an eating disorder and suddenly find yourself ravenous all the time, you are experiencing something that confuses and terrifies many people in recovery. You might feel hungry shortly after finishing a meal, need larger portions than ever before, or think about food constantly even when you are physically full. This […]

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect a person’s relationship with food, body image, and eating behaviors. They are not lifestyle choices or phases. They are medical conditions that can have devastating physical and psychological consequences when left untreated. The statistics are sobering. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, 28.8 million Americans […]