First, let me set one thing straight: I did not choose anorexia. Anorexia chose me. I didn't know what an eating disorder was until I had one. I believe that in my case, anorexia was a manifestation of screwed-up chemicals in my brain, triggering events that may have happened in my past and/or genetics. read more
The good news is that, with proper treatment, a full and lasting recovery is possible. Eating Recovery Center is the nation’s only vertically integrated healthcare system dedicated to the treatment of eating disorders, like anorexia. read more
Anorexia recovery tip 1: Understand this is not really about weight or food The food and weight-related issues are in fact symptoms of something deeper: things like depression, loneliness, insecurity, pressure to be perfect, or feeling out of control. read more
Woman with anorexia explains what recovering from an eating disorder looks like and how the process is different for everyone. Woman with anorexia explains what recovering from an eating disorder looks like and how the process is different for everyone. read more