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Trying something new can feel scary. For people living with an eating disorder or with disordered eating, this can be especially true when “something new” has to do with food or eating.

Clothing shopping is a common challenge for those who struggle with eating disorders. Many experience intense anxiety just thinking about shopping for clothing. Things like having to look for sizes, try on items, or look in mirrors, can be overwhelming. Some individuals may feel undeserving of new clothing, or of clothing that fits well. Everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their clothes, but many avoid shopping altogether. This is a challenge, as there are times wher

Body-talk is so prevalent in our society that it is difficult to avoid these types of discussions in day-to-day conversations. Body comments of any form can be triggering for someone living with an eating disorder. Even if an individual is doing well in their recovery, hearing or engaging in body-talk can lead to struggles, including challenges with nutrition.   When we avoid body-talk, it helps to create " nutrition safety ". This means that it can provide a safe space  w

Body comments are so normalized in our society that many don’t think twice when hearing or making comments about someone’s body.

If you are working on eating disorder recovery, how can you manage the bombardment of New Year diet-messages?