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12/15/2025

The holidays can bring extra stress for those in eating disorder recovery, but with planning, support, and self-compassion, the season can be more manageable and meaningful.

Here are some practical tips to help you stay grounded and joyful. If you or a loved one are navigating recovery this season, these strategies can help you cope with challenges while honoring your progress.

Dr. Sheila Swearngin shares several tips you or your loved one can use to navigate the holiday season while in eating disorder recovery.

12/14/2025

Happy Hanukkah! Hanukkah is a celebration of perseverance, light, and renewal. It’s a reminder that even in the darkest seasons, hope can endure and small acts of courage can create lasting brightness.

To everyone observing, may these nights bring warmth, meaning, and moments of rest and connection.

12/13/2025

can drive the cycle of restriction and binge eating, leaving many feeling stuck and ashamed. This article explores how rigid food rules, moralizing “good” vs. “bad” foods, and "wellness" messaging contribute to binge-eating disorder. Remember, recovery is about tuning into your body and staying flexible, not following stricter diets.

Here's why the restrict-binge cycle keeps us trapped, and how diet culture profits from it.

12/11/2025

Many people with eating disorders also experience anxiety or mood symptoms. Treating both together can bring relief, clarity, and a stronger path toward healing. Ultimately, understanding these connections reduces shame and opens the door to integrated, compassionate care. You don’t have to navigate any of it alone.

Learn more about comprehensive support options: www.eatingdisorder.care

12/10/2025

Research shows that the first three years after eating disorder symptoms begin are especially important for getting effective help. Early support can reduce the risk of an eating disorder becoming more serious over time. If you’ve noticed changes in your teen’s relationship with food, stress, or daily routines, reaching out now can make a meaningful difference.

Connect with EDCare’s Adolescent Program for a free, confidential assessment. https://eatingdisorder.care/free-assessment/

12/09/2025

New goals don’t need to be grand to matter. As you continue your recovery, consider what feels meaningful, supportive, and aligned with who you’re becoming. Sometimes the next step is learning a new skill, setting a boundary, or simply allowing yourself rest. Your aspirations can change as you do.

Set your next milestone with support. Start with a free consultation: www.eatingdisorder.care

12/08/2025

Orthorexia is often overlooked because it can hide behind “healthy” intentions. But when rigid rules, fear, or guilt begin to control eating, movement, or food choices, it’s a sign something deeper is happening. Noticing these patterns early can help you reconnect with flexibility, nourishment, and trust.

You deserve a relationship with food that feels balanced, not pressured or punishing. Support is available. Reach out for a free consultation: www.eatingdisorder.care

12/06/2025

Latina Media’s “7 Latina Body Positive Books to Read This Holiday Season” shares uplifting reads that celebrate self-acceptance and challenge harmful body standards. Each book offers relatable stories that encourage compassion, confidence, and cultural pride. A great resource for anyone seeking supportive, empowering content this holiday season.

Have you read any of these or have suggestions of your own?

This holiday season, I'm pushing back on my family's "little" comments about my body, a skill I learned from Latina body positive books.

12/05/2025

OSFED is often misunderstood, yet it’s a very common eating disorder diagnoses. It can include many of the same struggles as other eating disorders, but it doesn’t always fit neatly into one category. That doesn’t make it any less serious or deserving of care.

Understanding OSFED helps people recognize symptoms earlier, seek support sooner, and feel validated, not dismissed. Recovery is possible with individualized treatment that honors the full picture of your experience. If you’re seeking clarity or support, schedule a free consultation: www.eatingdisorder.care

12/04/2025

Eating disorders are complex illnesses, and the signs can be easy to miss. Many teens who are struggling still appear to “have it all together.” If you’ve noticed changes in eating habits, mood, or energy, it’s ok to trust your instincts. Early, specialized care gives teens the strongest chance for lasting recovery.

EDCare offers free, confidential assessments for teens ages 13–17. If you have concerns, our Adolescent Program is here to help. https://eatingdisorder.care/free-assessment/

12/03/2025

Reflecting at the end of the year isn’t about judging your progress, it’s about noticing the ways you’ve grown, how your thinking has shifted, and what has helped you move toward healing. Prompts like these encourage honesty, curiosity, and self-compassion, especially when recovery has felt layered or unpredictable.

Start exploring your path to recovery with a free consultation: www.eatingdisorder.care

12/02/2025

December marks both an ending and a beginning. In recovery, this season is a reminder to pause, look back, and honor how far you’ve come, no matter how small the steps. Every moment of progress matters.

As a new year approaches, embrace fresh beginnings with compassion. Set intentions that nurture your wellbeing and remind you that recovery is not about perfection, it’s about growth and courage. Here’s to continuing your journey with hope, strength, and self-kindness.

If you’re struggling this season, you don’t have to face it alone. Wrap up the year by reaching out for a free, confidential assessment. Taking that first step could be the start of your new beginning. https://eatingdisorder.care/free-assessment/