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NEDA’s blog consists of experiences of individuals impacted by eating disorders and information from clinicians as well as researchers. Whether you’re interested in reading lived experiences, ways to advocate, or learn about the latest developments in the eating disorders field – NEDA’s blog encompasses the importance of shared knowledge within the community.
How do mothers with eating disorders navigate seeking treatment and recovery in a culture that can shame mothers with mental illness and praise an “ideal,” selfless mother? In my experience,...
For years, I treated my body like an equation to be solved—believing that worthiness was measured in calories, discipline, and shrinking numbers. I ignored hunger cues, dismissed exhaustion, and thought...
Eating disorders are often misunderstood as being solely about food or body image. In reality, they are complex mental health conditions deeply intertwined with emotional pain, self-perception, and, in many...
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) announced today the recipients of its latest round of Feeding Hope Fund grants, awarding a total of $225,000 to researchers dedicated to advancing eating...
When I was growing up, I had no idea what an eating disorder was. My family didn’t either. Me and my family were extremely focused on school, holidays, and everyday...
I have no doubt about the connections between the need for International Women’s Day and for NEDA. Over time, IWD has gradually increased the opportunities for women, thereby leveling the...
Have you ever felt like the world around you was shaping how you saw yourself? For many of us, these influences go unnoticed until they start impacting our well-being. Eating...
What happens when the drive to succeed as an athlete turns into something harmful? Soccer has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I...
When I first became sick with my eating disorder, I was 11 years old. I didn’t choose to get sick because eating disorders are never a choice, but it was...
