Beth (not her real name) had been recovering from a compulsive eating disorder for eight months. She visited her therapist once a week, attended 12-step program meetings, and wrote diligently in her journal every single evening. She was gaining more confidence eating in public settings, and was usually able to speak up and ask for […]
10 Ways to Take Your Recovery to the Next Level
Whether you’re just starting to address your food issues, or you’ve already had some healing from eating disorders and food addiction, there is always a next level of recovery to be reaching for. The truth is that if you get stuck in a rut in your recovery, it puts you in real danger of relapse. It’s […]
Who does your addiction hurt?
This month we’re looking at denial, a big issue for people with all types of addictions, including food addiction and eating disorders. Denial in relationships Addicts often think their behavior is invisible to others. It’s like how little kids play peek-a-boo. They think that as soon as they cover their eyes, we can’t see them, […]
Are You Lying to Yourself?
Denial leads to relapse Have you ever heard the expression, “Denial is not a river in Egypt”? It’s also the name of a funny book of sayings for people in recovery, and denial is the theme of this month’s blog posts. Alcoholics will often minimize their consumption and say they’re drinking less than they actually […]
When We Slip and Fall
Tara Harvill, MA Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Internand Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern A Note from Tara Relapse – the etymology of the word is “who falls again.” This brings a smile to my face, as I recall a recent spill I took hurrying to a meeting. Picture this: it was a full-on, […]