03/03/2025
Today’s food exposure brought to you by ! 😍 yum! 🌟 Let’s chat about the power of food exposures in treating OCD and eating disorders. As a clinician, I feel very lucky to share this space with my clients. Oftentimes OCD and EDs rules can take away the enjoyment of the foods we once loved. Eating can become stressful and frustrating when one is trying to appease OCD and/or the ED. It can feel so scary to go against these rules, make a mistake, eat the wrong thing or eat the wrong amount. But recovery is about finding flexibility and freedom. Recovery is about building a peaceful relationship with food. Here is how ERP can help our clients in this process.
✨1.Tackling Fears: Gradually facing those dreaded foods can really help overcome anxiety and make eating feel less dreadful.
✨2.Building Confidence: Helping clients confront their food fears strengthens their belief in themselves and their choices.
✨3.Getting Flexible: Food exposures encourage a more relaxed mindset, letting go of strict rules and making room for variety.
✨4.Boosting Resilience: Each small step builds up resilience, making it easier to tackle other challenges in life.
✨5.Reconnecting with Others: Sharing meals becomes more enjoyable, fostering connections with friends and family.
Remember, recovery is a journey, and every step counts. I’m here to support you! 💖
