Fasting is integral to many religions around the world. Fasting holds specific risks of activation of eating disorders and relapse for those who are susceptible. Take a brief look at how faith and commitment are not synonymous with ritual practice.
Read moreLoss, Grief and Propaganda
Interacting with propaganda is not just about gullibility. Learn more about how loss, grief and propaganda are interwoven as all these topics are very relevant in today’s world.
Read moreHow to Fail with Intent
While this is part 4 of the series on eating disorders (and other chronic mental health conditions) getting worse during the pandemic and how to work through turning things around if that is your experience right now, this is a standalone piece of a linchpin of recovery efforts of any kind: failure.
Read moreEating Disorder Recovery in Memoir
We're very honored to announce Kerrie Baldwin's memoir of her recovery experience using the Homeodynamic Recovery Method (HDRM). Her book is available for pre-order with proceeds going to Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders (F.E.A.S.T.org). Read more about her journey and an excerpt of the book here.
Read moreWhen Will I Be Done?
A response to the often asked question of what constitutes "done" in recovery from an eating disorder.
Read moreWhen Your Everything Is Not Enough
A first-person experience that may have value for those in recovery from eating disorders who feel nothing is going "according to plan."
Read moreDo eating disorders matter at all?
More important things are happening in the world now. Discussing eating disorders at all seems elitist, superficial and ultimately discordant to many at the moment. But if you are dealing with an eating disorder right now, nothing is more important.
Read moreDo you owe anyone your looks?
Obviously the short answer is "No." But this is a common dilemma those in recovery from an eating disorder suddenly encounter with their nearest and dearest.
Read moreWelcome to our new brand and new site: The Eating Disorder Institute
Welcome to our new brand, new name and new site: The Eating Disorder Institute. Want to find out more about what's new? Read more...
Read more“I only restricted food for a very short time”: Understanding why recovery takes so long.
Illusory superiority may impact your expectations of what your recovery process will look like and how long it will take. Developing flexible realism instead might help you navigate your time in recovery and improve your chance of practicing remission long term.
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