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A diagnosis of Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) can be overwhelming for an individual and their caregivers. Since ARFID has only recently gained wider recognition and is a less well known eating disorder, it is understandable to have questions about what this diagnosis means and what treatment might look like. We are going through the main four…
The summer months are (finally) upon us! And with that comes all the fun summer can bring: no school, beach trips and the long awaited summer camp. But, if you are actively working towards eating disorder recovery, learning to navigate a transition, like summer camp, can feel potentially daunting. Or you may be feeling frustrated because…
Is it the norm for you, your child, or someone you know to experience sensory challenges with food, forget to eat, or take a long time to eat due to getting easily distracted? While this doesn’t necessarily mean there’s an eating disorder at play, it could mean something else that would be important to recognize: they may…
You may be feeling scared or uncertain because it’s your first time considering an eating disorder treatment program. Perhaps you are feeling frustrated with treatment or struggling with the idea of not feeling “sick enough”. First off, we hear you. No matter where you are in this process, seeking treatment is not easy and you probably have…
Benefits of self care It is no secret that eating disorder treatment can be extremely stressful. It affects both the physical and mental well being of you and loved ones. Self care can act as a calming counterbalance while you work to develop new coping skills. It has been clinically proven that practicing and engaging in a self…
In eating disorder recovery meal times can be overwhelming with intrusive thoughts going against your rational brain fighting for recovery. Which makes sense, as there is a lot of cognitive dissonance at play. Conflicting thoughts can cause food to become too overwhelming and lead to mealtime struggles. This can create barriers in your treatment process and lead…
So, it’s that time of year again…school is starting soon! With a new school year comes new opportunities, new beginnings, new classes, and maybe even a new home. Transitioning from relaxing summer days to a new routine and a new dorm/apartment can be overwhelming, to say the least. On top of all that, having to…
As you navigate the world, you are inevitably going to have to navigate your own relationship with your body image. Whether this be a challenging, neutral or positive one – the relationship with your body is one that you have for the rest of your life and can impact how you interact with the world. …
Have you ever found yourself asking, “Is my recovery even worth it?” If you answered yes – you are not alone and this post is for you. As you progress through your recovery process it is normal to have feelings of doubt or burnout around the treatment process and even start questioning if it is…
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