When people think of eating disorders, the most common ones that come to mind are probably Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder. One that rarely comes to mind, however, is Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, or ARFID for short. Far too often this diagnosis is missed, or labeled “just picky eating,” but it can…
Intuitive eating has become a bit of a buzzword on social media, and depending on who you ask, it can mean just about anything. I’ve seen it reduced to a mentality of eating whatever you want whenever you want, turned into a fad diet, and even treated as an end-all cure-all to eating. When I…
Do you think that you want to be thinner, or do you think you want to look more androgynous? This simple question would change my life and lead me to achieve lasting remission from my eating disorder. My recovery was unlocked by an understanding of the difference between two distinct diagnoses: body dysmorphia and gender…
Eating disorders aren’t just about body size or appearance—they’re complex, deeply personal mental health struggles that affect every part of a person’s life. Healing takes more than willpower; it takes care, connection, and support that honors the whole person—mind, body, environment, and access to basic needs. This support becomes especially important when recovery is happening…
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