Category: Anorexia

Lies, manipulation and distortion. That’s how I see anorexia. It’s cruel, insidious and quietly deadly . No wonder it has the highest death rate of any mental illness. Don’t let…

I once tried to imagine my life with anorexia in 5/10 years time. 8 years later and I remain trapped in the same vicious cycle. Stuck on a hamster wheel,…

By Rachel, Guest Contributor I never thought anorexia would be something I would go through in my lifetime. It never made sense to me when I was younger; I remember…

TW Once again I find my mind filled with too many thoughts. Trapped in a prison, I’m not too sure of my crime. Dignity and control are a few of…

By Rebecca Berg, MS, RDN (she/her/hers), Guest Contributor After I graduated college, I moved to New York City and joined a gym for “health.” In my early to mid-twenties, I felt…

TW 2 days ago they tried to NG me. I don’t remember masses of the event, just flashes. I remember feeling like I was drowning, I couldn’t breathe as the…

Established guidelines support the ideal outpatient treatment team as: an experienced therapist, dietician, and a clinician who is knowledgeable about eating disorder specific medical evaluations.1 The medical provider you currently…

TW The days are melting into one. I’ve been stuck on the ward (98% of the time in my room) for 3 weeks 3 days and I’m beyond fed up.…

Alison Pelz, LCSW | National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders Skip to main content Source link

Sara McCracken, LMFT | National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders Skip to main content Source link