deciding to live consciously and creatively
November 27, 2012 by Chris Kingman
Filed under Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Empowerment, Featured, Livin in the Moment, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self Esteem, Self-Care, Self-Harm
Effective therapy in NYC and beyond is about helping people create new realities in their lives—internally AND externally. And creating new realities starts with a decision to participate consciously and creatively in the present moment. Deciding to step into a conscious/creative mindset is so subtle as to almost be unrecognizable as an action that we […]
Great Discovery When you Stop People Pleasing
August 1, 2012 by Joanna Poppink
Filed under Anorexia, Anxiety, Athletes, Binge Eating, Body Image, Bulimia, Depression, Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders, EDNOS, Empowerment, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Freedom, Healthy Coping, Livin in the Moment, Obesity, PTSD, Recovery, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Self-Harm, Wellness, What to Say, How to Say It
In eating disorder recovery you discover your authentic beliefs and values. This quote then becomes more relevant as you make your way to healing and health. When people pleasing gets you down you are ready to drop an eating disorder symptom you may have lived with your entire life. You discover, perhaps while looking over […]
A Letter to My Teenage Self
June 24, 2012 by mamaV
Filed under Body Image, Depression, Empowerment, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Guys, Healthy Communication, Mental Health, Moms & Sisters, Parents, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Harm, Suicide, What to Say, How to Say It
This guest post graciously submitted by Ashley Kervabon. To my dearest younger self, I want you to look in the mirror and tell me what you see. Not-so-clear skin, not-so-straight teeth, curves in all of the wrong places and let’s not forget those (only) B cups. Your eyes are pretty, color-changing in the sun, but […]
You Are Better Than This
June 21, 2012 by mamaV
Filed under Depression, Empowerment, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Healthy Communication, Moms & Sisters, Parents, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Harm, Suicide, What to Say, How to Say It
This guest post graciously submitted by Ashley Kervabon. My childhood was not terrible, in plain English. I do not have any memories of being unhappy as a child therefore I cannot provide you with a sappy novella about how my parents abandoned me or how I ran away because they did not treat me right […]
Unlimited Chances
May 31, 2012 by Arielle Bair
Filed under Anorexia, Binge Eating, Body Dysmorphia, Body Image, Bulimia, Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders, EDNOS, Empowerment, Fat Talk, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Freedom, HAES, Healthy Communication, Healthy Communication, Healthy Coping, Livin in the Moment, Loving Your Body, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Recovery, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Self-Harm, Wellness, Wellness
There’s no such thing as giving yourself too many chances. You yourself are the only one who can give YOU as many chances as you want or need. There is no limit to chances. There is no maximum. I know how hard it is to even try. Years ago, I used to have days where […]
Cheering on Your Own Greatness
April 14, 2012 by Arielle Bair
Filed under Anorexia, Binge Eating, Body Image, Bulimia, Depression, Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders, EDNOS, Fat Talk, Featured, Finding Your Voice, HAES, Loving Your Body, Mental Health, Recovery, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Self-Harm, Weight Stigma, Wellness
So many people hate themselves. So many people spend hours picking at themselves, looking for things that aren’t up to par, things that are “wrong” or “bad.” It’s a sad way to live, but what’s sadder is that it’s so common. You’ve probably heard the saying “You are your own worst critic” before, but let […]
Know Suicide Risk Factors and Warning Signs
April 4, 2012 by mamaV
Filed under Advocacy, Anorexia, Body Image, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Prevention, Self-Harm, Suicide, Treatment
This guest post graciously submitted by Dr. Mary Bartlett Thoughts about dying by suicide are not uncommon among people struggling with EDs, which makes understanding the thoughts important. Research indicates that many people who die by suicide communicate their intent, in some manner, to an average of five people before they commit suicide. This means […]
Progression of Positive Affirmations
March 31, 2012 by Arielle Bair
Filed under Advocacy, Anorexia, Binge Eating, Body Image, Bulimia, Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders, EDNOS, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Loving Your Body, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Recovery, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Self-Harm, Yoga
Today, I’d like to tell you a story. It’s about why I believe wholeheartedly in the power of positive affirmations. About 8 years ago, University of Delaware, my undergraduate alma mater, held a Love Your Body week. I know many of you are familiar with this. One of the items that was being handed out […]
