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"I don't know why," you say so casually, not even breaking your step "They say you gain weight with puberty. That's not true. You slimmed right down." I stumble and stare Recalling the hours of exercise Of calculating calories so breathlessly Of forgetting what hunger feels like because it's just the constant state. You don't know about that, but I wonder how you could Not know. I knew you missed it, but I didn't know it was by a mile. By a galaxy.

Eating Disorders don’t: Define who you are Validate you Determine your self-worth Love you for being you See your inner beauty Know why Eating Disorders don’t do any of these?...Because they can’t! BUT...YOU CAN!!!

I hate it here in my textured thighs How the fat crumples up and creates hills and holes When I sit I hate it here in my flabby arms How they aren’t toned unless I flex my non-existing muscles Because of my non-existing urge to exercise I hate it here in my profound stomach That turns into skin-colored waves Whenever I bend over The hate I have for the flaws in my body Do not compare to the hate I have For the chemical imbalance in my head I hate it here in my stupid br

Don’t you dare speak about my confidence, I am nothing like your false gods Or statures made of delicate hay You are influenced by liars online. Don’t you dare speak about my eating habits I am not someone to exhort I may starve or binge myself, But that is no excuse to command me. Don’t you dare speak about my body, I am nothing like your expectations Leave me alone and worry about yourself I may not be healthy, But at least I’m not the fool here.

In 2026, Elsevier published a review on the treatment types for eating disorders: Anorexia nervosa(AN), bulimia nervosa(BN), binge-eating disorder (BED), and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). The findings mentioned in the review were based on evidence based research. This article is tailored for general audiences to explain the effectiveness of different types of medications and psychotherapy approaches used for anorexia nervosa discussed in the review. What

“I ate too much. I’ll stop eating for the rest of the day and exercise more to get rid of it.” That is what I would always tell myself after eating what I thought was more than necessary. I remember the fear and disgust that would run through my mind whenever I looked at myself in the mirror after eating what was actually a completely normal amount of food—all because it didn’t align with my strict “diet” plan. The thing was, I didn’t even have a solid plan. All I knew was th

I stepped out of the chilly school bus as the cool wind hugged against my cheeks. I glanced ahead of me and there she was, just like every other day. Her mouth fell into a smile as Chile–our dog–lay in her usual spot beside my mother’s foot. I ran toward Chile, watching her face light up, tail frantically wagging. She gave me a few licks to express her enthusiasm, which lasted a good five seconds before her day continued as if I had been there all along. I didn’t care, though

In recent years, therapy has become less taboo; more and more people are open about their experience with going to therapy and the media has started to display this mental help option positively. People go to therapy for a number of reasons, whether that is anxiety, depression, PTSD, post-partum, and in this case, an eating disorder. When starting recovery, therapy will most likely be a recommendation. Hearing this can raise a plethora of emotions. Many in recovery have a his

Be so powerful that no one can hurt you. Dance, sing, write, draw, create, Your body does not control you It does not restrict you from your fantasies Dream of the loveliest thing you can imagine Then strive for the stars. Be angry instead to those who kick you in the head Who gave you a concussion That made you believe you were too fat or skinny. The nurses will check on you, The doctors will medicate you, The therapists will speak to you, But remember, You are the one with

Be gentle with your body; it's the only one you have. Take care of it and cherish your thick thighs, Don’t lift them up when you sit down Stop squeezing your stomach It looks beautiful and perfect as it is. Cry all you want Let the tears fill the river full of flowers and fish, Allow freedom to guide the light in your heart. Don’t be afraid of your face I know someone out there adores it. Your arms aren’t big or small, Don’t hide them. The scars on you They tell a story, Of h

Source Article: Pearsall, M.S., Lin, WC. & O’Shea, N.G. A scoping review of eating disorder symptoms and mental health during the postpartum period: predictors, course, and consequences for mothers and infants. J Eat Disord 14, 95 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-026-01581-2 Image Source: Pregnancy Icon by Kjerish, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Pregnancy can be a momentous occasion, but it is not always sunshine and rainbows. Aside from the difficulty of hormo

I remember looking at everyone around my family's dinner table during eating disorder recovery. I watched as my parents and my brother put potatoes, fish, chicken, or vegetables into their mouth without a second thought. Although they were able to confidently eat every night, I sat with food thoughts swarming my mind. "How many calories are in this" or "How much of this should I eat." In the beginning of recovery, I worried the most about food in particular. But as my recover

I want to start with something that took me a long time to understand: eating disorders are not about food. I know that sounds like exactly the wrong place to begin an article about eating disorders, but stick with me, because I think this single misunderstanding is responsible for the majority of harm compared to anything else surrounding this topic. We talk about eating disorders like they are dietary problems that got out of hand. It makes it sound like someone went on a d

The shell that surrounds me Is contained of sweetened cafe drinks It is contained of birthday parties And celebration How it is now defines me More than how it used to be It used to be terrifying And cold The warmth of life was never felt My shell was injected With empty and tasteless meals This is not how I know myself This was not who I am How it is now Was never a destination It is just me I just had to figure out what that meant Before I was able to be warm

The weight lies in the mind Not the body Like a gray storm thundering across Disrupting everything in its path The storm inside The brain thinks the body imperfect But it cruelly plays tricks on itself A magician It imagines a pretend reality As the eyes scour for these make-believe imperfections As if finding treasure on the island But the X is an illusion A trap It makes comparison to others Wishing it were others Trying to appear like others Still At what price must the br

Let me fly Let me rise Let me believe in my body Let me believe in my soul Let me see the beauty I am Let me feel the scars and stretch marks Let me see myself in the mirror Let me eat normally Let me eat till I'm full Let me eat food that makes me joyful Let me believe in my dreams Let me believe that I will get over hating my body Let me believe that I will one day love my body Let me believe that I will cherish it Let me believe that I am enough.

Can Listening to a Podcast Improve Eating Disorders? Image Source: Organic Detailed Podcast Listener on the Bus by sketchify via Canva.com Intervention Can’t Wait According to eating disorder statistics obtained from The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), nearly 31 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. Among these estimates, roughly 8.60% are female and 4.07% are male. A person with an eating disorder is 11 times more likely to attempt