It is not uncommon for eating disorder thoughts and behaviors to sneak back in sometimes, especially in the first year after leaving a higher level of care. Please know this is not a sign of failure! It happens because the recovery journey is not linear, and it is why...
Compulsive overeating, sometimes called binge eating, involves consuming large amounts of food in a short period while feeling a loss of control. Unlike occasional overeating, these episodes are repeated, predictable, and disruptive to daily life. Many people eat even...
If you are reading this, I imagine you are already in some kind of outpatient eating disorder treatment. And I want to point out how brave that is. It means you took the first step into healing from your struggles with food. I can also imagine that while outpatient...
In this post on anorexia weight gain, I’m going to outline 10 foods for anorexia refeeding, as well as highlight a landmark study on behavioral changes as a result of starvation. One of the most challenging aspects of treatment is helping a child to weight restore, so...
As college students return home for breaks, parents and caregivers often notice subtle—or not-so-subtle—shifts in their young adult’s eating habits, mood, or energy that may raise concern. These observations are valid and important, even when uncertainty lingers about...
Choosing the right level of care is one of the most important steps in eating disorder treatment. Recovery is not one-size-fits-all—some individuals need the safety and stability of 24-hour support, while others benefit from a structured day program that allows for...
