My story begins in high school - feels like AGES ago but in reality it was only 4/5 years ago :) Honestly the beginnings of the illness crept up slowly and I didn't notice it was there until it had already embedded itself inside of my head. From what I remember though, my story begins fall of my junior year.... I was a varsity soccer player, involved in band (nerdy I know), and part of honors society. I had a great group of girl friends, I was in a healthy relationship, and w

anxiety: this is TOO much!!!!!!!!!!!! me: *completely lost* umm…. What is too much? anxiety: THIS me: homie… I am literally sitting at home doing nothing. My only obligation this evening is to take out the trash. School went well today. What exactly is the problem?? anxiety: EVERYTHING IS HAPPENING ALL AT ONCE WE MUST PANIC me: but nothing is happening…? anxiety: TOO MUCH! Ok ok… now that we have had a small laugh and got through a bit of the uncomfy…let’s get to the real stu

Body image is incredibly complex. According to Anna Sweeney (MS, RD, LDN, CEDRD-S), this idea is processed in nine different regions of...

Vacations in recovery are hard. You’re away from home for an extended period of time which limits your access to your usual foods and...

This week on my way to and from my jobs I have switched out my usual music selection for a podcast sermon series called Damaged Goods and...

“How do you help a friend who is struggling with mental illness?” For some reason this question always stumps me. I mean… as someone...