Friends can be a great support when trying to recover from your eating disorder, if they themselves are in a healthy place. If not, they will bring all kinds of unhealthy behaviors and statements that may trigger your own recovery. What to do? You want to be there for them like they were for you […]
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When you want to recover from your eating disorder, anxiety or depression, you can’t think in global terms like I want to be happy or I want to be comfortable with my body. Wanting these things is great but you need to get specific if you want to see any real change. 4 things to […]
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Talking about your eating disorder is a difficult thing to do. Most people don’t know what to say or do if you tell them. Hopefully some resourceful person will show you empathy and help you find resources to get help. I am experienced and trained. I have personally dealt with ED. I offer safe non-judgemental […]
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7 Important Elements in Eating Disorder Treatment and Recovery 1. Non-judgemental 2. Safe 3. Allows the person to move at their own pace 4. Offers empathy and validation 5. Teaches rational thinking 6. Is a holding ground for over-whelming feelings 7. Replaces unhealthy behaviors with more productive ones For more about therapy with Ilissa call (626) […]
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Do you ever think that if you just had someone to tell things to you might feel a lot better, more validated, less crazy & confused? 1. I’m talking about thoughts and feelings from your internal life; intimate thoughts that hold great meaning for you. Perhaps ones you’ve never shared with anyone before. 2. In […]
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If the body is the shell that houses who we truly are than we need to think about what needs to be happening inside so that we feel satisfied, happy and evolved. Here are some attributes to develop internally to boost self-esteem: Do I do the right thing so that when I put my head […]
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