Laxatives for Weight Loss: The Real Risks of This TikTok Trend
Laxatives are being promoted online as a cheap way to lose weight -- sometimes called “budget Ozempic.” But using laxatives for weight loss is not…
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Is Body Dysmorphia an Eating Disorder?
Body dysmorphia is a mental health condition where a person becomes fixated on perceived flaws in their appearance, often focusing on one specific…
Eating Disorder Recovery Books: Recommended Reading
Looking for trusted books on eating disorder recovery? We've curated this list with some of our favorite book titles for adults, teens, children,…
Understanding Anorexia Nervosa Subtypes: Restricting and Binge-Eating/Purging
Anorexia nervosa has two subtypes: restricting type and binge-eating/purging type. In the restricting type, individuals lose weight through dieting,…
TMS for Anxiety: All Your Questions Answered
If therapy and meds haven’t helped your anxiety, find hope here. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive, research-backed mental…
Night Eating Syndrome: How to End the Nighttime Eating Cycle and Sleep Better
Night eating syndrome (NES) occurs when someone compulsively eats at night or frequently wakes up at night to eat. This can disrupt sleep and lead to…
Our 10 Best Eating Disorder Blogs for Parents, Families, Caregivers & Friends
Eating Recovery Center houses one of the world's largest collection of eating disorder blogs, articles and resources written and clinically reviewed…
7 Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety | Is Anxiety Affecting You?
High-functioning anxiety allows individuals to excel in their personal and professional lives while battling persistent worry, overthinking,…
What Is High-Functioning Depression? Know These Signs to Watch For
High-functioning depression can make daily life feel exhausting, even if everything looks fine on the surface. People may seem successful and…
10 Things Parents Need to Know About Eating Disorders
These are the top 10 things that I believe parents should know about eating disorders. Eating disorders don't just affect the child; they affect the…
Returning to Exercise After Eating Disorder Treatment
Returning to exercise during eating disorder recovery is an important step that should be done with care. The recovery experts at ERC recommend taking…
Diabetes and Eating Disorders
Discover the link between diabetes and eating disorders here. Learn how to spot an eating disorder, seek treatment and find recovery.
Fight Flight Freeze Fawn: The Fawn Trauma Response Explained
There is much to be said about our body's ability to handle stress, notably psychological stress. It wasn't until years into my recovery from my…
Is It Ever OK to Make Comments About a Child's Body?
It’s time to stop talking about weight. Comments about weight, body size, or food—even from well-meaning family or friends—can be harmful and…
What Is Cognitive Processing Therapy?
What is Cognitive Processing Therapy? How does it work and who can it help? And how can mental health professionals get trained in this modality? Find…
Mental and Emotional Wellness
Reevaluate your values. What is important to you and what is taking your time, energy, and focus? If you are not living according to your values, what…
Eating Disorder Relapse Prevention: Making a Plan
Looking for an eating disorder relapse prevention plan? Here are the tips you need to get back on your feet in eating disorder recovery.
OCD Statistics in 2025: Latest Facts on Age, Gender, ADHD, Depression and More
New: Many people casually refer to having obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but true OCD affects only about 2.3% of the population. In this blog, I…
What Causes ARFID?
ARFID has many causes, including genetic, social, and psychological factors. Certain conditions like autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and…
Intermittent Fasting & Mental Health: The Science Behind What Diet Culture Isn’t Telling You
Intermittent fasting is everywhere—from influencer feeds to doctor’s offices—but is this trending approach to eating really the wellness cure-all it…
Is Your Positivity Masking Anxiety? 8 Ways to Find Relief
Nearly one in three people will face an anxiety disorder — yet these disorders often go unnoticed. Recognize the surprising ways that positivity can…
How Common Is ARFID? Key ARFID Statistics, Facts and What They Mean
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a serious eating disorder affecting up to 15% of kids and adults. In this blog, I break down key…
Choosing Treatment: How Writer Lara Jacobs Reclaimed Her Story from an Eating Disorder
A dangerous secret lurked behind author Lara Jacobs’ ambition: she relied on anorexia to focus her writing, blurring the line between artistic drive…
How Does Online Bullying Affect Mental Health?
Online bullying doesn’t stop when the screen turns off — it can have lasting effects on mental health. Nearly 46% of U.S. teens have experienced…
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Eating Disorder Recovery at Every Age: Real Stories & Lessons Learned
Eating disorder recovery is possible at any stage in life, from adolescence through college, midlife, and later years. Here, real people share the…
College Application Stress Is Real: Here’s What Can Help
Applying to college is one of the most stressful academic experiences for students, with 76% of students feeling that it’s a life-defining moment. 73%…
Parenting Through Eating Disorder Recovery: Advice from Those Who’ve Been There
Supporting a loved one through eating disorder recovery can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. In this special Q&A episode, we…
How to Help Someone With an Eating Disorder — From a Mom Who’s Been There
Discover the most important lessons I learned while helping my daughter recover from her eating disorder, including ways to care for yourself while…
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