Coping with Changes
The start of the new year often brings new challenges due to changes at school, university or work. These transition experiences can feel overwhelming with exposure
December 20, 2022
Managing the Holidays
Facing the holiday season with an eating disorder can be challenging. The changes to normal routine and the social expectations associated with this time of
December 6, 2022
Christmas Day – when your child has an eating disorder
My daughter was diagnosed with anorexia a year ago when she was fifteen years old. She was diagnosed six weeks before Christmas so as Christmas approached we were still in the throes.
November 28, 2022
Be there for them. Be there for you.
I want to explore something often neglected. Carer self-care.
An eating disorder is mentally and physically draining, and it often takes away from caring for your own needs.
I am a person in recovery from an eating disorder and self-care is something I’ve been trying to implement more in my daily routine. In preparing this article, I wondered how my own circle of support practised self-care when they had to work so hard to prioritise my care?
October 17, 2022
Eating disorders and National Carers Week 16 to 22 October 2022
Those who care for a loved one with an eating disorder are at the frontline of both a mental and physical illness, and can oftentimes feel invisible, undervalued and unsupported.
October 5, 2022
My Parents’ Role in my Recovery
Everyone’s ED recovery journey is unique, so I will shed some light on mine, to help describe the role my parents played throughout my recovery.
September 20, 2022
The importance of Validation in Eating Disorder Recovery
Eating disorder recovery is a relentless, complex battle that calls for unconditional support and love from families and carers. Eating disorders persist and thrive through
September 20, 2022
Lived-Experience Advice from our Forum
Lived-Experience Advice from our Forum As part of our strive Carer Support Program, we offer a private, daily support forum on Facebook – a 24/7
June 21, 2022