People battle eating disorders and addictions simultaneously more often than you might think. And living with two illnesses at the same time is no walk in the park. An estimated 35% of people who suffer from addiction also have an eating disorder, while up to half of people who struggle with an eating disorder also … Read More
“Black girls don’t get eating disorders.” At least that’s what author and journalist Anissa Gray told herself, even though she had been struggling with purging behaviors for years. Gray is among the many Black women across the country who have suffered from an eating disorder in silence. There is a misconception that eating disorders are … Read More
Trauma-informed yoga aka (TIY) is described as approaching the practice of yoga through a lens that addresses the specific supports that are needed for symptoms of trauma. Trauma doesn’t just affect our minds; it can also be held within the body and our brain. The connectivity means the mind/body practice of yoga meditation can be … Read More
Depression can greatly impact a person’s relationship with food. Someone who has this mental health condition might feel hungry, but nothing tastes as good as it did before. Some may not have the energy to eat anything anymore, while others may eat to find comfort when their emotions become too painful or intense. As a … Read More
We all know what it feels like to be physically tired. At the end of long day, as we slowly head to sleep and can’t wait for our heads to crash onto the pillow with heavy eyelids. Or maybe at the end of long walk or hike when you just can’t wait to sit down. … Read More
The pandemic has undoubtedly been tough on teenagers, and now experts have the data showing the actual impact. The major finding: these past two years have had a devastating effect on adolescent girls who have eating disorders. Emergency Room Visits Spike The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report that said that, … Read More
“i want to apologize to all the women i have called beautiful before i’ve called them intelligent or brave i am sorry i made it sound as though something as simple as what you’re born with is all you have to be proud of when you have broken mountains with your wit from now on … Read More
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an annual campaign that helps educate people about the realities of eating disorders, from whom they most commonly affect to signs and symptoms of these devastating illnesses. It’s also a chance to provide hope, support, and advocacy for the individuals and families of those whose lives have been upended … Read More
Nearly half of all Americans have tried to lose weight via dieting in the past 12 months, a rate that is even higher among women. Not quite half of college-age women dieted to lose weight, but 44% is still a troubling statistic when you consider the proclivity for that same group to engage in disordered … Read More
I was in a conversation with someone recently who was describing how difficult it was to communicate with a family member. She felt misunderstood and the more she tried to make that family member understand, the worse the conversation went. As we explored it further, I came to understand that the family member also wanted … Read More
