“If I’m feeling hungry, lonely or tired, I take a deep breath and look at what’s right with my life."
I was willing to do almost anything to make my suffering stop.
"Even if you feel depressed and feel hopeless yourself, you can make an impact."
After spending time in an eating disorder treatment program, the transition back to the real world can be a crucial one. It’s important to consider the methods that were working in the treatment setting in order to carry those into everyday routines at home. We have composed a short list of what is most effective in treatment that you can continue to create on your own. Structure and Support! Having a plan, including one for meals, recovery groups and therapy is an essential…
The ability to adapt well to unexpected changes and events can help people manage distress and uncertainty.
Part of recovery is bridging the gap between treatment and real life. That means family. How does one go about being honest to family about your recovery?
What is optimism? Optimism is a hopeful,positive outlook on the future,yourself,and the world around you. It is a key part of resilience,the inner strength that helps you get through tough times. By definition,optimism helps you see,feel,and think positively. But it has extra benefits you might not know about-optimism helps keep up your physical health too. 1 You don’t have to be a ...
Your worthiness is independent of others. I’m OK, You are OK. Period. This means that while people can do and say horrible things, and you may have very strong negative reactions to their behaviors, their behaviors don’t define your OK-ness. Neither...