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For Caregivers this Family Caregivers Month
Over the past several years, we’ve seen an increase in awareness - and even acceptance - surrounding mental health. While stigma still exists, there’s so much more understanding of mental health challenges than there used to be. There is, however, one often silent force behind healing in the mental health space that rarely receives the attention it deserves: the caregiver. Caregivers are invaluable in the fight against eating disorders. When an individual is struggling, a lov
Laura Osorio
2 days ago1 min read


Eating Disorders and Medical Stigma: When the Place We Seek Help Hurts Us
Imagine finally gathering the courage to say out loud: “I’m afraid of food.” “I’m scared of gaining weight.” “I can’t stop purging.” And then being told: “You don’t look like you have an eating disorder.” Or “Your BMI is still in the healthy range, so just keep doing what you’re doing.” For someone with an eating disorder, comments like these reinforce shame, silence, and secrecy — the very things that help the illness thrive. One of the cruelest myths about eating disorde
Olivia Pillai Quinney
Nov 152 min read


Chasing Dopamine: Living at the Intersection of ADHD and Eating Disorders
Sometimes I think of my brain as a little kid tugging at my sleeve, begging for just one more spark of excitement, one more burst of dopamine. It’s exhausting and beautiful all at once—the way it craves stimulation, comfort, and connection. What I didn’t understand for years was how that same craving shaped my relationship with food, with my body, and with control. As a person with ADHD, I am always chasing that next hit of dopamine. It’s like my brain is constantly scanning
Olivia Pillai Quinney
Nov 53 min read
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