Body Positivity Starts With YOU --- originally published on Aspen Strong So much of our time is spent taking in messages from the world around us. Whether we realize it or not, this constant bombardment can have a devastating impact on our mental health. “Do this”, “Eat that”, “Tone up”, “Slim down” - on [...]
In The Moment With Mindy Find out why is setting intentions for the New Year may help support your recovery goals more than setting New Year's Resolutions. Have a question for EDCare or Mindy? Send us an email us at EDCareNews@eatingdisorder.care If you or a loved one is suffering [...]
Surviving the Holidays during Eating Disorder Recovery - The holiday season can mean high levels of stress and anxiety, particularly for those in recovery who struggle with eating disorders and disordered eating. It takes some preparation, but with a little planning and support, the holidays don’t need to be daunting. In [...]
Temperament EDCare Recovery Advocate Guest Blog | Colleen S. Stubborn. When I was growing up, if this specific adjective was being used in conjunction with my name, it typically meant the following: buckle up. Everyone was about to be in for an extremely bumpy ride. Courtesy of yours truly. This word used with my [...]
Holiday Gratitude EDCare Recovery Advocate Guest Blog | Mindy If you have been following my blogs and vlogs this year, you have heard me share the ways my eating disorder, Coach, has taken away so many wonderful and joyous moments of my life. In the depths of my disorder all I could focus on [...]
Time to Flourish EDCare Recovery Advocate Guest Blog | Jill W. I was a teacher with a closed door, a far cry from my days as an educator who had an open door and an open mind. I was stubborn, stuck in my beliefs and ultimately denial. With vast experiences as an educational leader, [...]
In The Moment With Mindy My Body In Recovery Recovery. I don’t know how to describe it. I’m done trying to define or explain it simply because the process is so different for everyone. This can often lead to confusion while in recovery, something even I experience. What should a body [...]
Recovery Advocate Guest Blog by Colleen S. The Winter Solstice just so happened to be the night before I was going to admit to EDCare as a patient. The shortest and darkest calendar day of the year falls on December 22nd - it also marked one of the darkest nights of my [...]
We Want to Hear from You - This “We Want to Hear from You” question and blog post was proudly sponsored by EDCare. The original post can be found on the NEDA Blog; shared with permission. We recognize that making the decision to enter a treatment program can be very difficult. For those who [...]
In The Moment With Mindy Eating disorders are isolating by nature. Realizing you are not alone is an important step in acknowledging your own self-worth. What tip can you offer someone who is trying to overcome feelings of isolation? Have a question for EDCare or Mindy? Send us an email us at [...]
