How Long Does Eating Disorder Recovery Take?
“How long will this take?” is one of the first questions asked when entering eating disorder treatment, but what’s being asked isn’t always clear. Is the question about how many weeks or months of structured care there will be, or is it about how long recovery itself might take? The two are not the same,…
When FOMO Keeps You From Getting Help
Starting treatment for an eating disorder is rarely a simple decision. Even when symptoms are causing distress, the idea of entering into a more structured program can bring its own set of worries. How much will your daily life change? What will you have to give up? Will you have to pause school, scale back…
Untangling the Web: Understanding Body Image Distress, Body Dysmorphia, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder
The language we use to describe struggles with body perception has become increasingly muddled, with terms like “body dysmorphia” thrown around casually to describe everything from occasional dissatisfaction with appearance to severe clinical conditions. This confusion isn’t just semantic, it affects how individuals understand their own experiences and seek appropriate help. When someone says they…