My *Flexible* Recovery Letter
This one’s to you, anorexia – For changing my life. — I want to open this with a personal share – The other day, I went to post a picture on my recovery Instagram account. I was by the pool – one of the first warm Spring days here in Denver, and I posed with […]
Sexual Assault, Anorexia Nervosa, and Recovery
In honor of April’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAM), as a result of the dedicated efforts of the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), I wanted to share my personal experience of the connection between sexual assault, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anorexia Nervosa (AN), and recovery. Content note: descriptions of sexual violence […]
Eating Disorders Activists Are Changing Pennsylvania
This past National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, advocates and educators came together to bring about many firsts for the state of Pennsylvania. It was the first year that a governor declared a proclamation recognizing National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 25th to March 4th, 2018. Also, the first eating disorder seminar, led by Physician General […]
Diagnosis in Defense: Why a Doctor’s Opinion is Not Always a Final Destination
Her eyes flickered as they made contact with mine. Finally, she exclaimed, “I’ve never seen anything like it; your dexa-scan is like that of an 80-year-old, or even older! As her words sunk in, I looked down at my hands, ashamed at the state of my 29-year-old body. “So, then what happens as I grow […]
Plastic Surgery Apps for Children Exist – Here’s How We Can Stop Them
Plastic surgery is not a game – unless you’re a young child with access to a smartphone. Hundreds of cosmetic surgery apps featuring child-friendly, animated characters are available for download via Google, Apple, and Amazon. Using medical tools like scalpels and syringes, children can slice apart the bodies of cartoon princesses and mermaids until they […]
NEDA Responds to Your Most Common #NEDACon Questions!
NEDA’s first Regional Conference will take place Saturday, May 12 at Drexel University. #NEDACon is designed to bring together individuals and loved ones who are experiencing eating disorders or wanting to learn more about eating and body image issues. Below, we’ve answered some common questions you may have about our conference: Q: Who is this […]
At the NEDA Conference, I Found My People
If struggling with an eating disorder has ever left you feeling isolated or “different” than the people around you, or if you’ve ever looked around and realized that you’re recovering into a culture that can be unsupportive and even hostile to the healthy attitudes and habits you’re working to adopt, then give yourself the gift […]
The Challenge of Going to a Restaurant While in Eating Disorder Recovery
“Let’s go out to eat.” The words immediately used to trigger a thousand thoughts. Which excuse do I use this time? Do I have homework? Am I busy? Maybe I don’t feel well? Or maybe this time I should just go so no one gets suspicious? Those were only a very few of the thoughts […]
You Are Not Alone: Self-Care Tips and Resources for Survivors of Sexual Assault
Here at NEDA, we find it vital to recognize the unique experiences of individuals from different communities who are affected by eating disorders and sexual assault. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we’ve compiled a list of helpful resources, support posts, and self-care tips catered to those who have been affected and/or have loved […]
Siblings of People in Eating Disorder Recovery Need a Voice
Siblings are our longest relationships. Often, a sibling is our first best friend. We love them deeply, hate them at moments and know both their strengths and weaknesses. When a sibling has an eating disorder, there is an impact, but what is it exactly? SIBLINGS NEED A VOICE The sibling perspective is rarely discussed or […]
