Eating Disorders in Adolescence
Adolescence is a time when many aspects of our lives change at once: our bodies, our emotions, and our relationships with ourselves, friends, and family. Amidst these transformations, our relationship with weight, appearance, and food can also begin to shift. These changes can trigger a range of intense emotions: confusion, stress, fear, and a constant […]
The Stigma Surrounding Mental Health
If you are dealing with a mental health challenge, you have likely heard comments like: “You’re just being lazy,” “You’re just doing it for attention,” “Why can’t you just get over it?”, “You’re overreacting,” “It’s all in your head,” or “Everyone has it hard sometimes, why make such a big deal out of it?” These […]
Anna’s Diary
I want to share a secret held deep within my body and my heart… I have an eating disorder. In truth, I hardly know anyone who doesn’t struggle with some kind of “disorder.” But this one is particularly cursed because even when it seems to be gone… it still lives and breathes inside of me. […]