Recovering from an eating disorder can be incredibly scary. Take steps to overcome your fears and begin your journey toward healing and recovery. | Continue reading
A key component of eating disorder recovery involves an individual’s relationship with food. This article will provide readers with tools to consider to begin the journey of healing one’s relationship with food. | Continue reading
Content warning: This testimonial mentions suicide and sexual abuse. For Selah House alum Heather Longenecker, it has been a long, … A Winding Road to Healing: Heather’s Story of Recovery Read More » | Continue reading
Many know eating disorders impact a person’s body and overall health. What is often not discussed is the impact on fertility. Learn more about ED and infertility. | Continue reading
Sometimes it takes a while to find the support you need in your recovery journey. Learn how Stacey found the care in treatment she needed at Selah House. | Continue reading
Body dysmorphia is a serious condition, and approaching the topic is delicate. Learn how to help someone you know struggling with body dysmorphia. | Continue reading
Eating disorders and anxiety often go hand in hand. Let’s explore the relationship between these two conditions and how they impact each individual. | Continue reading
Food-related trauma can be a trigger for developing eating disorders. Learn how to identify it, its impacts, and how to prevent it. | Continue reading
Are you looking to fight an eating disorder with the help of loved ones? Explore family therapy programs and how they can help bring your family together. | Continue reading
Maggie tells her story of recovery and faith through patience, walking through trial and error, giving herself grace, and never giving up. | Continue reading
Do you experience regular muscle spasms? Could they be a result of anorexia? How are anorexia and muscle spasms connected? | Continue reading
Do you experience dizziness as a result of anorexia? Do you wonder if a loved one’s dizziness might be explained by an eating disorder diagnosis? | Continue reading
With a diagnoses of PTSD and ARFID, Olivia came to Selah House for treatment. Not only did she learn tools for her recovery, but she made life-long friends! | Continue reading
How Selah House helped one woman not once, but twice in her eating disorder recovery journey. Learn her story and her plans to help others! | Continue reading
Do you struggle to know when you’re full and should stop eating? We’ll talk about how your belly and brain talk to one another and how to manage eating. | Continue reading
What is body shaming and why do people do it? Learn the motivations behind body shaming and how perspective can guide our way forward. | Continue reading
As you get ready to go to a residential eating disorder treatment, you may not know what you should pack. Here are some useful tips to help you get ready. | Continue reading
Discovering your child suffers from an eating disorder can be an overwhelming experience. Learn what you should do and not do when talking to them. | Continue reading
Eating disorders affect people all around the world in many different ways. Let's explore the societal impact and what you can do about eating disorders. | Continue reading
Did you know that anorexia carries a very real risk of causing heart attack? Here is what happens to your heart and how to get the help you need. | Continue reading
Finding the best treatment option is the number one way to fight anorexia and its symptoms. Learn the most effective treatment options for anorexia nervosa. | Continue reading
To treat an eating disorder, you must distinguish fact from fiction. Learn about the common misconceptions and truths surrounding anorexia. | Continue reading
Do you or a loved one suffer from bulimia? We’ll look at how bulimia affects the heart and whether it’s something you should be worried about. | Continue reading
Eating disorders are complex situations that bring about a ton of questions. Discover some common questions you should ask about this illness. | Continue reading
If you’re recovered from an eating disorder, you may be worried about relapse. We’ll discuss three practical ways to avoid relapse and lead a healthy life. | Continue reading
Like all disorders, people suffering from bulimia nervosa show a few indicators that something may be wrong. Discover some warning signs of bulimia. | Continue reading
Are eating disorders that dangerous? Can they be life-threatening? This article discusses the real risks of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. | Continue reading
Are eating disorders genetic? This post touches how genetic links may affect the likelihood of eating disorders within the family. | Continue reading
Intermittent fasting (IF) is a trend that has gained traction in recent years. But is it right for people with eating disorders? | Continue reading
If you have experienced binge eating disorder symptoms, you may be wondering if you are developing an eating disorder. Here are some signs. | Continue reading
Bulimia and binge eating disorder are conditions that are closely related. Here we explain their internal, behavioral, and observational similarities. | Continue reading
The summer season can be a trigger for anyone struggling with body image issues. The concept of a “beach body” can increase anxiety, depression, and body dissatisfaction. It’s important to embrace your body for what it can do for you. If you have a body, you have a swimsuit body! | Continue reading
For many who seek psychological care for eating disorders and other mental health disorders, religion and spirituality are an important part of healing. A combination of faith and evidence-based practice can promote health and wellness. | Continue reading
The Coronavirus pandemic has deeply impacted everyone around the globe and has had a significant effect on both the physical and mental health of many individuals. | Continue reading
The Coronavirus pandemic has deeply impacted everyone around the globe and has had a significant effect on both the physical and … COVID-19: How Is It Affecting Your Eating Disorder and Mental Health Read More » | Continue reading
Winter brings forth the image of light. Twinkling lights on the Christmas tree, families gathered around the glow of the fireplace, … More than the Winter Blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder and Eating Disorders Read More » | Continue reading
Building a healthy relationship to food is a lifelong journey that begins at the dinner table as a child. Education on what a positive relationship with food looks like—for you and your child. | Continue reading
Building a healthy relationship to food is a lifelong journey that begins at the dinner table as a child. Education on what a positive relationship with food looks like—for you and your child. | Continue reading
Raising happy, healthy, thriving children is the primary goal for parents. However, food restrictions and dietary expectations placed on parents from … Fostering a Positive Relationship with Food for Your Children Read More » | Continue reading
Recognizing the need for help and choosing to say yes to treatment are two very different things. How do you make the leap from one to the other? | Continue reading
Saying yes to eating disorder treatment isn’t an easy decision to make. You’ve likely lived with your eating disorder for months … Choosing to Say Yes to Eating Disorder Treatment Read More » | Continue reading
It’s hard to know who you are without your eating disorder when you’ve battled with it for years. How do you build an identity in eating disorder recovery? | Continue reading
It’s hard to know who you are without your eating disorder when you’ve battled with it for years. How do you build an identity in eating disorder recovery? | Continue reading