The Challenges of Accessing Support for an Eating Disorder: How NEDA Helped Priya on Her Recovery Journey
Struggling with an eating disorder is a frightening experience, especially when faced with limited resources and societal stigma. I encountered this struggle firsthand at the age of 15, 27 years ago, when eating disorders were still shrouded in silence.
Add Sparkle to Your July 4th: 9 Tips for Managing Your Eating Disorder This Independence Day
July 4th is meant to be a time of celebration and enjoying time with the people you care about. However, if you have an eating disorder and are in recovery the holiday can be stressful and present challenges. Here are nine tips to make sure this July 4th is a step forward in your recovery. […]
What Every Parent Should Know about Eating Disorders
My daughter, Elizabeth, was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa at age 11, though it’s likely her eating disorder started much earlier and went undetected for years. She had some pre-existing slight anxiety issues, and possible body image issues that were likely associated with normal things like growth spurts. All of that, we later realized, grew worse […]
