This article is a guest post by Erin Culver. You can check out more of her content here. It’s safe to say most of us have been there- after a long day of work or school, we rush home feeling starving and eat everything in sight while barely breathing between bites. Or maybe we eat… Read More Try These Relaxation Techniques Before Meals to Ease Anxiety
Hi, blog :)! After so so many of you downloaded my free recovery journal (available here), I decided to release another journal, but this time it’s a journal geared towards coping with anxiety/anxiety relief. Just like last time, this page will have the seven day plan and link to download it yourself! Each and every… Read More Free 7 Day Anxiety Journal
Sometimes the hardest part about self-care is knowing what to do- especially if you’re trying to shake things up or develop a new self-care routine. This list is designed to be the ultimate reference for all ideas self-care. Be sure to also check out my articles on self-care journaling and coping skills for a more… Read More 50 Self-Care Ideas to Try Today (the Ultimate List!)
Perfectionism is something I have dealt with my whole life- even when I didn’t really know what to call it. The highs are highs and the lows are… Well, sometimes the lows have been soul-crushing defeats. It’s not easy to admit that getting an 89 on a paper can cause a two hour spiral, but… Read More 4 Ways to Challenge Perfectionism
Hello blog! Today I wanted to talk about coping skills: what they are, examples of when to use them, and what a few of my favorites are. This will be part one in at least a two part series! In part two I’m going to dive into more coping skill options as well as how… Read More Coping Skill Guide: Part 1
Shopping may not always feel like the mall scenes in coming-of-age classics like Aquamarine or Clueless when you’re struggling with an eating disorder, body dysmorphia, negative body image, or learning to accept your weight restoration. Personally I have always loved going to the mall both as a social activity and as a place to find… Read More A Complete Guide to Feeling Comfortable and Confident While Shopping
Eating disorders thrive in shame, stigma, and secrecy. If you’re aware you have an eating disorder or think you do, it can be both embarrassing and terrifying to tell someone and get the help you need. Eating disorders are unhealthy coping mechanisms that can happen to anybody, but they happen for different reasons. They can… Read More How I Knew I Needed Help: My “Aha” Moment
Fear foods are foods or food groups that people are uncomfortable eating and are often accompanied by feelings of fear, panic, anxiety, and/or guilt. Often when you begin treatment one of the first things they’ll ask you is “What are your fear foods?” Fear foods are important to work through for your recovery and mental… Read More Everything You Need to Know About Fear Foods
Eating disorders don’t appear overnight and for some people, they never appear at all. Still, that doesn’t mean every single person that doesn’t have an eating disorder has a perfect relationship with food, exercise, and body image. This is where disordered eating comes in. So, what is it? Disordered eating can come with the signs… Read More Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorders
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