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The All Too Common Diet Culture to Eating Disorder Pipeline

I am 20-years-old. I haven’t been on a diet, or restricted my food, in over four years. I eat intuitively, honoring my hunger and my cravings. I am free. 14-year-old me would never believe that statement. 14-year-old me had gone on such…
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Nurse and Patient: Living With an Eating Disorder

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My history with disordered eating and eating disorders involved dieting, which was sometimes disguised as "lifestyle changes" or "clean eating". Dieting was and is everywhere and there is always a new way to lose weight or a new food plan…
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The Consequences of Diet Culture on Weddings

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When I told my friends and family that I was dieting for my wedding, no one batted an eye. That statement didn’t seem out of the ordinary. In fact, it felt more like an assumption or expectation. Unfortunately, that’s what diet culture…
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Drawing The Line

Studies have shown that individuals with an eating disorder are far more likely to develop or have a coexisting substance use disorder.1,2Sadly, this isn’t a surprising statistic and could have been me at the height of my eating disorder in…
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Behind Closed Doors of Recovery

The summer of 2019, was the summer I thought my eighteen year old self was achieving and becoming my best self-  three months of 'working hard' only turned around to be the most challenging time of actually becoming my best self, full circle. From…
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Coming Clean

The first time I drank, I got black out drunk. At a college Halloween party, I did my best to keep up with my older friends. Shot by shot, I felt more and more accomplished, finally outside my own head. I took selfies with friends and danced…
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Ignore and Avoid

That was how I lived. Something upset me? Just forget about it. Afraid of conflict in setting boundaries? Don’t make them. Worried about gaining weight? Don’t eat. My whole existence revolved around those three solutions. When I found myself…
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Celebrating Strength through Community during National Volunteer Week 2023

As we celebrate National Volunteer Week (April 16-22), I want to express my deepest gratitude to the incredible volunteers who have dedicated their time, energy, and expertise to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). Volunteers…
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Are You Stuck in Perfectionism?

In 2018, I had a panic attack while beginning a book lecture at my local public library. I stood at the lectern and became unable to breathe. I felt nauseous and as if I were about to faint. As it became obvious that I was unable to speak,…
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Celebrating Women- Women’s History Month

“Women, if the soul of the nation is to be saved, I believe you must become its soul.” — Coretta Scott KingThe History Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and our overall society.…