How to Build an Environment that Supports Your Eating Disorder Recovery
April 22, 2013 by Joanna Poppink
Filed under Body Image, Eating Disorders, Featured, Recovery
If you suffer from an eating disorder and want recovery, you can build support for yourself in ways that might surprise you. These surprises can be powerful and sustained if you give them a chance. (See known support at end of this post.) First, answer these questions. Important: do not include anything at all about […]
Flu and eating disorders: stay healthy
January 20, 2013 by Joanna Poppink
Filed under Body Image, Eating Disorders, Healthy Coping, Recovery, Wellness
* It’s pretty. It’s real. Help your body ward it off. If you have an eating disorder, whether or not you are in recovery, please know that this flu season holds particular risks for you. An eating disorder is an illness and therefore compromises your immune system regardless of how you look or how […]
Gratitude is the source of your healing and self confidence
November 22, 2012 by Joanna Poppink
Filed under Eating Disorders, Finding Your Voice, Healthy Communication, Treatment
Being aware and grateful in your life promotes your own healing and develops you as a sturdy and worthwhile person. Gratitude is far more than saying “thank you” to someone for their efforts.
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 […]
