Recovery from an eating disorder doesn't happen in isolation. Family members play a real role for better or worse. This guide is for the people on the outside who want to help without accidentally making things harder, from active treatment through...
ARFID isn't picky eating. It's a clinically recognized eating disorder where restriction isn't about body image or calorie counting, it's about sensory aversion, fear of something going wrong while eating, or a genuine absence of interest in food....
Finding out your daughter has bulimia or suspecting it and not knowing how to be sure is frightening. This guide covers what bulimia actually is, what not to do, how to have the first conversation, and how to get her into treatment when she's...
Most major insurance plans are legally required to cover eating disorder treatment the same way they cover any other medical condition. That's the short answer. The longer answer is that "covered" and "easy to access" aren't the same thing, and the...
Am I Okay? Easy & Free Self-Tests for Mental Health, Addiction, & Eating Disorders We have all asked ourselves that question at 3:00 AM, staring at the ceiling: “Am I okay?” It is a question that often surfaces after an evening where your...
The Connection Between PTSD and Eating Disorders in Women If you’ve ever wondered why trauma can show up as food rules, bingeing, purging, or an exhausting need to “stay in control,” you’re not alone. For many women, PTSD doesn’t always look like...
My Daughter Is Bulimic: What to Do and How to Help A quick note before we start (you’re not alone) If you’re here because you suspect your daughter is bulimic, or she’s told you she is, you may be feeling a mix of fear, confusion, heartbreak, and...
What is ARFID? A Comprehensive Guide to Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) can be confusing, scary, and deeply isolating. Many women we speak with tell us some version of, “I’m not trying to...
Am I Sick Enough for Rehab? Validating Your Eating Disorder Struggle Understanding Eating Disorders Beyond Physical Appearance When you picture someone with an eating disorder, what comes to mind? If you're imagining someone who's visibly...
Body Dysmorphia vs Eating Disorder: Understanding the Key Differences Understanding Body Dysmorphia (BDD) Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is characterized by an intense and overwhelming obsession with perceived physical flaws, even when these...
