When I was 18 and just starting college, I was navigating a rocky period of partial recovery from an eating disorder. I was overwhelmed with anxiety and frequent panic attacks that made daily life feel nearly impossible. Out of sheer desperation, I took my mother’s advice and signed up for a yoga class at my school. Skeptical at first, I didn’t expect much—but attending that first class turned out to be a pivotal step toward true healing. Yoga, which originated in ancient Ind

Recovering from anorexia is undoubtedly life-changing and often life-saving, but it can also be a difficult journey. Committing to treatment has the power to improve the lives and well-being of both the individual and their family, yet it’s important to recognize the common challenges that may complicate this process. For many, the hardest part of anorexia recovery is coping with weight gain. Gaining weight during recovery can be extremely tough on physical, psychological, an

I’ll never forget the time a guy I had just started dating invited me over for dinner and said, “I’m making steak and salad—no carbs tonight.” Then there was another guy who, while enjoying a hearty Italian meal, admitted his biggest fear in life was “getting fat.” At that point, I was several years into recovery from an eating disorder, so their disordered comments didn’t trigger me. But if I’d been earlier in my healing, those interactions could’ve had a serious impact. Eve

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