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stars in the darkness
I can’t even begin to describe this week, never mind even post a small bit about it. It has been a very hard few days on all of us. So instead of putting any of that into words, I decided the best...
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group therapy
As confronting and difficult as it is, getting 3 people in a room to talk about the past, feelings, where things are at the moment for them, is a good thing. That was us this week. One mum, 2 kids and...
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getting the information to the front line
the front line: the GP, general medical doctor school/uni nurse or counsellor parents what are they missing: the truth/facts about eating disorders how serious they are they are not a passing phase or...
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an open letter from another mum
I wanted to share this lovely post from one of my readers. As a mum with two children struggling with an eating disorder she gives some great advice, hope and strength to those of use following a...
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the role of relationships in eating disorders
From: http://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/family-role Function of Families in the Recovery Process Eating disordered behavior reflects a dysfunctional relationship with the...
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the eating disorder is the relationship
When you have an eating disorder you may think you are maintaining your usual relationships with family, friends etc. The sad reality is that you are not. Eating disorders isolate. Eating disorders...
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just a little bit of anorexia
Yes it is still some people’s wish to have a bit of anorexia. Means they don’t have to diet. Means they are slim enough to fit all their clothes. Means they have some control and willpower. This groups...
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admit you need help
Libero: Scott The biggest barrier I had to overcome in recovery from my eating disorder was admitting to myself I had a problem. For the longest time, I tried to convince myself my weight loss was an...
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a family still in recovery
People tend to think that all is well from their external observation, Sophie is in recovery and life is moving forward rather than backwards. A very easy assumption to make, after all she has been in...
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refeeding – careful how you do it
Been called the Food Police yet? Had people go say how belittling or punitive the approach is? Hold your headup and don’t let ignorant comments make you feel you are not doing your son or daughter any...
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