This month’s post comes from Nicole, who talks about the life education she received from her recovery. Her story is a reminder that while things may not take the path we expect, there is still something important to be learned from the journey.
Most of my life, I have been told I am too sensitive, that I think too much, and often times, I should learn to care less. At a very young age I realized the challenges…
Holidays are a difficult time for those struggling with eating disorders. Food is a prominent feature of the Holidays, and what would for others be a potentially enjoyable experience, it can present additional stress. Here are some useful pointers for those with eating disorders, or those who are trying to provide support for eating disorders around the Holidays…
There is a disproportionate representation of women who are diagnosed with mental illnesses in comparison to their male counterparts (Eaton, 2011). In no other condition is this more prominently observed than with eating disorders. It is estimated that reported cases of eating disorders in women outnumber cases reported in men 2 to 1 (Hudson, 2007). This seems too large of a discrepancy across gender lines…