Surviving (Maybe Even Enjoying) Thanksgiving With an Eating Disorder
On a holiday centered around food, it’s near impossible for me, a person with an eating disorder, to maintain a healthy mindset.
Topic: eating disorder
Stories
Today, I share my story of survival. I did not believe that I would live to see my 18th birthday, yet here I am, living.
Before and After
When I see declarations of happiness in pounds lost and images of shrinking frames, the voice of my eating disorder begins to rustle.
Taking My Eating Disorder Recovery One Day at a Time
I want to share with you some of the everyday things that helped me along on my road to recovery from an eating disorder...
Recognizing My Truth
The truth is that I ignored warning signs that my eating disorder was back. The truth is that my grades were suffering and I was isolating myself. The truth is that I didn’t have an answer when my therapist asked me to name something I thought I was good at outside of my eating disorder. The truth is that I’m struggling.
Tips That Helped Me in Eating Disorder Recovery
Not long ago, a question bubbled to the surface of my brain: if my body could speak, would she forgive me?
Me Versus Depression: When Battling Mental Illness Requires Superpowers
I’m aware that this isn’t me, that this seemingly all-encompassing sadness is more of a leaching villain than the toxic-yet-comforting friend I initially saw it as. And if you know me, then you know how much I love a good superhero story.
Running with Shame: How I Reclaimed Movement
Movement is so much more than a weapon of shame and my story is proof that it can be rewired.
Four Lessons I Learned Recovering From Anorexia
In my ten years and counting, I’ve gathered some harsh, but hopefully beyond that, wise lessons. Lessons I think will help you, no matter where you are in your recovery.
Working It: How Kathleen Parrish Recovered From a Suicide Attempt and Became the Architect of Her Reality
Slowly over time though, I began to regain that energy to eat, to shower, to socialize, to be creative.
I Will Rise Again
I wish I could say that after 3 years and 4 treatment centers, I’m completely recovered. I mean, I could say that. It just wouldn’t be the truth.
To My Monster: You Do Not Decide
You are not my good days, and I am not my bad days. You are not my existence.
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