Identified Recovery
June; when the earth’s axis begins to be more equal. Rushing to put our feet into the sand and finding the perfect location to catch the sun’s rays. I dreaded this time filled with endless barbecues, and events centered around foods that my eating disorder (ED) said were outside of his strict guidelines. During the […]
Retired Navy Senior Chief Pleas for Awareness, Education & Resources For Service Members Struggling With Eating Disorders
I am a wife, mother, friend and Sailor. As far back as I can remember, I sought solace from the trauma of my childhood with the mystical magic of the ocean – Dolphins, mermaids, the infinite depths of the water brought me peace and hope. It made sense that I would one day join the […]
Eating Disorder Recovery Tips for Autistic Individuals
Recovering from an eating disorder is hard enough but it can be especially challenging when the general information and approach don’t necessarily fit with your experience. When navigating eating disorder recovery as an autistic person, here are some things to keep in mind: 1. Find a team that understands both autism AND eating disorders […]
Eating Disorders in the Military: An Issue That Can No Longer Be Overlooked
I have been involved in the eating disorder community for a long time, for I was first diagnosed with an eating disorder when I was in eighth grade. I will not lie, I did not think that I would become as heavily involved as I am now, for after two stays at separate treatment programs […]
Maternal Mental Health: A Journey Through Motherhood and Eating Disorder Recovery
Happy Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month! This is a much needed spotlight on the mental health for all mamas in any stage of their journey through motherhood. “1 in 5 women experience mental health concerns during pregnancy and after childbirth, but most go undetected and untreated” (Diamond, 2023). Considering this information, it is important to […]
Infertility and Eating Disorder Guilt
“Have you ever had an eating disorder?” the intake nurse asked me. It was an easy enough question, one that I would normally answer, “Yes.” But, on that day, sitting next to my husband in a large fertility clinic on Long Island, I felt compelled to lie. “I used to diet. A lot,” I offered. […]
Eating Disorders in Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a vulnerable period for women with a history of an eating disorder. Pregnant women with an eating disorder may imply feeling increasingly out of control with one’s body and one’s life. Some pregnant women with a history of an eating disorder may describe the process as “chaotic, unpredictable, shameful, and a sense of […]
Eating Disorders & Pregnancy: A Complicated Relationship
Eating Disorders & Pregnancy: What’s the Relationship? The relationship between eating disorders and pregnancy is complicated. Women with eating disorders are more likely to struggle with infertility and are at an increased risk for pregnancy complications, such as preterm birth, low birth weight, birth defects, and even miscarriage. At the same time, pregnancy can be […]
Blossoming
I grew up imagining life like most do… get through high school, choose a career path, go back to school, get married, have cute kids, and live happily ever after. Call me old fashion, but that’s how I envisioned it all happening. Fast forward to my adult life – half of those things happened…I got […]
Pregnancy with Disordered Eating
Pregnancy is a wild time. Not only are you flooded with hormones and opinions, but your body is changing. The body that you have been told to strive for perfection in, will no longer be the one you know. Messages targeted to cis women during this time mostly focus on the “bounceback”: “Grow your child. […]
