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• Always Open

  I’ve been away so sorry for the delay in replying to comments and emails. I have just responded now to the lovely responses I have found in my comments and... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2016 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Risk Factors for Eating Disorders

  From NEDC Newsletter 2016Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses. To date, no single cause has been identified. Rather, widespread research suggests that... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2016 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Anorexia and the Heart

  I’ve written in brief about heart problems with anorexia, but it’s any eating disorder that can also produce severe heart problems. This is the hidden killer fo... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2016 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• No More Meds

  

  Yes we are still here! But our journey means the blog is not something that now gets a lot of posts. I debated with making it an advocacy, education blog etc bu... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2016 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• No More Meds

  

  Yes we are still here! But our journey means the blog is not something that now gets a lot of posts. I debated with making it an advocacy, education blog etc bu... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2016 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Stupid Phrases for People in Crisis

  

  Surviving Anorexia:Having been on the receiving end of many of these phrases and been made to feel like it is my burden alone to carry, it is time many of our... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Double Joints and Anxiety

  This research sparked a big response on a group I belong to and how so many of our children who have an eating disorder, are also double jointed and flexible. Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Gut Research Findings for Anorexia

  Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine found that people with anorexia nervosa have very different microbial communities residing inside their guts compared... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• the Definition of Recovery

  

  With thanks to FEAST for this post. They have spelt it out perfectly. Why add to it!?Defining RecoveryThe goal of eating disorder treatment is full recovery:... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• the Definition of Recovery

  

  With thanks to FEAST for this post. They have spelt it out perfectly. Why add to it!?Defining RecoveryThe goal of eating disorder treatment is full recovery:... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Returning to School After Eating Disorder Treatment

  

  Originally posted on The Feed: Every year around this time, the back-to-school bonanza begins. Stationery stores are stock-piled with school supplies. Bedding... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Negative Coping Skills

  

  Often we post lots of information about ‘positive’ signs and skills. After all part of recovery is learning to focus on the positive. But what about the... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Negative Coping Skills

  

  Often we post lots of information about ‘positive’ signs and skills. After all part of recovery is learning to focus on the positive. But what about the... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Being Aware of Weight Loss During Sickness

  

  Sophie has been home and gone back to uni. Wow 6 weeks at home just flew. It was wonderful having her for so long. She had the usual depression/anxiety drop dow... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Survey from Butterfly Foundation

  For anyone who saw the ‘DIS’ campaign or participated, this survey is critical. It is not only about the campaign and advertising ‘wins’ or ‘loses’. Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Support Blogs for Eating Disorders

  

  The Dirty Laundry Project (DLP)At the DLP we celebrate, recognize honor those whose actions are breaking the eating disorders mental health “Stigma wall. Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Early Signs of an Eating Disorder in the Making

  

  All of these are early signs, none of them alone mean much, you may see any combination of them. Most of these comments and behaviours can seem innocent, teenag... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Tips for Caring for Self-harmers

  

  C0uldn’t word it better. Most sufferers of an eating disorder self-harm at some stage. Some just flirt with the behaviour, others become entrenched. Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Letter to Butterfly from IEDA

  Re blogged with permission from: http://internationaleatingdisorderadvocacy.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/letter-to-butterfly-foundation.htmlDear Ms. Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Dear Butterfly Foundation

  

  Butterfly, with respect your constant body image campaigns and it’s all about looks ideology heavily promote to the general public, medical people, parents and... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY