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What We Learned About Our 15-Year-Old Son’s Lesser-Known Eating Disorder

The DSM-5 (a manual that lists all psychiatric diagnoses, which medical professionals use) states that “avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder involving an extreme avoidance or low intake of food that affects growth and level of nutrients a patient receives.” My 15-year-old son has struggled with this for many years, but we [...]

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28 Beautiful Tattoos That Represent Eating Disorder Recovery

Eating disorder recovery — like recovery from many mental illnesses — if often spoken of like a life-long journey. Although you can recover from an eating disorder, it’s an ongoing process and one that can stick with you for a lifetime. To capture this journey of recovery, the National Eating Disorder Association asked its community [...]

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A Speech About Eating Disorders Every High School Student Should Hear

After being diagnosed with anorexia nervosa back in June 2016, we were asked to make speeches in English about something that was important to us. So here’s mine: A plea for education on the deadliness of eating disorders in secondary schools. Eating disorders are not “glamorous.” They’re deadly. You can thank today’s society for that. [...]

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Hi, my name is CandidAnni0102. I'm 43, and single... never been married. I'm here because I have recently been diagnosed with Borderline Bipolar Disorder. Looking back, many things I have hated about my life and personality make sense. I'm emotionally exhausted... and physically... living life feels like a daily battle. I am a Christian and I am very close to the Lord. I try to fight the things I feel, I remind myself that my weakness is my blessing, because in Him I am strong. I KNOW that, but can't let go of the perpetual pain in my soul.

I'm here because I needed a platform to share without judgment. So here I am...
Trying to find the will to do life again...

#MightyTogether #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #OCD #EatingDisorder #Depression #Anxiety

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I'm here because I needed a platform to share without judgment. So here I am...
Trying to find the will to do life again...

#MightyTogether #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #OCD #EatingDisorder #Depression #Anxiety

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Hi, my name is HeavyMetal_Naptime. I'm here because I wanted to share a moment I am proud of— today I communicated to my partner my needs. I’m working really hard to not change how I’ve done things in relationships. Before, I wouldn’t speak up, allow resent to grow and place blame. Today I chose to communicate, not try to fix how he may react to the information I was sharing, and move on. I’m just proud. #growth #relationships
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Where do you often feel stress in your body? What helps you release it?

Mighties, one of the biggest challenges I've faced for as long as I can remember has been recognizing when my body is stressed and understanding the best ways to release that stress so I don't end up feeling even more fatigued or anxious.

As I've learned more about my body, I've realized that I tend to hold stress in my shoulders, chest, and lower back. Body scans have been helpful for increasing my awareness, and I've also found it beneficial to intentionally pause, take a breath, and slow down when life feels especially busy or overwhelming.

Where do you tend to feel stress in your body? What techniques, methods, or routines have helped you release it?

Feel free to share your insights and experiences below! 💙

#BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #PTSD #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #Schizophrenia #ADHD #Parenting #ChronicIllness #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #DissociativeIdentityDisorder #Anxiety #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Depression #MentalHealth #Selfcare #EatingDisorders #CheckInWithMe #CheerMeOn