For Dave Chawner, anorexia began in his teenage years. What started as weight loss quickly spiralled when he was praised for it. Soon, he was obsessively weighing himself, counting calories, and ...
There are lots of ways to not get better from an eating disorder. That could be discouraging: so many ways to get this recovery thing wrong, so few to get it right. But actually most of, maybe all, ...
I’ve never been afraid of snakes, heights or flying. But I have been afraid of french fries. Flash back to 2002, when the “health kick” I went on after freshman year in high school quickly spiraled ...
Respecting a patient’s autonomy is at the heart of ethical care. Patients need to feel empowered to take an active role in their recovery, sharing their goals and shaping the direction of their care.
As stigma and outdated stereotypes continue to silence men, one survivor is sharing his story to expose the hidden reality of eating disorders, and why too many are still going unnoticed.
Thanksgiving bills itself as the most grateful day of the year. It’s intended to be a communal pause where we gather around food and family, to celebrate abundance and connection. But for millions of ...