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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.
This blog post represents the author’s views and should not be interpreted as professional/medical advice or endorsed by NEDA. “Brave people do things before they are ready.” That quote has stuck...
It’s the summer of 2019 and I just graduated from high school. I’m swimming in the last competitive race of my youth swim career that started when I emerged as...
For those of us considering or currently committed to various treatments for co-occurring anorexia and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), an ancient philosophical question boggles the mind: Did the chicken or...
Recovery isn’t geometric. It’s not a linear function with time defining the x-axis while progress lines the y-axis. Your recovery isn’t always similar to someone else’s like two triangles may...
Navigating conversations about eating disorders, body image, and self-esteem with high school students can feel daunting, yet these discussions are crucial for fostering mental wellness and resilience. The Cameron K....
There is no good time to be diagnosed with an eating disorder. Regardless of age and circumstance, it is a stealthy, complex disease that is difficult to treat and can...
For most of my life, I was fighting both in and out of the ring. As a professional boxer, I trained relentlessly, pushed my body to its limits, and chased...
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...
