Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) & Eating Disorders: The Complex Connection
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and eating disorders (EDs) often co-occur, creating a complex and emotionally intense cycle of impulsivity, fear of abandonment, self-destructive behaviors, and difficulties with emotional regulation. Individuals with both conditions may struggle with extreme emotions, unstable self-image, and disordered eating as a way to cope with distress.
The Gift of Perfectionism: Understanding Its Strengths & Challenges in Eating Disorder Recovery
Perfectionism is often seen as a negative trait—especially when it fuels eating disorders, anxiety, and self-criticism. However, not all perfectionism is harmful. When understood and managed well, perfectionism can be a gift that fosters resilience, motivation, and success in recovery and life.
Stress Management in the Treatment of Eating Disorders
Stress is a major trigger for eating disorder behaviors, whether it leads to restriction, bingeing, purging, or compulsive exercise. Learning healthy stress management techniques is crucial in recovery to prevent relapse, improve emotional regulation, and rebuild a positive relationship with food and body image.
The Importance of Journaling in Eating Disorder Recovery
Journaling is a powerful tool in eating disorder (ED) recovery. It helps teens and individuals process emotions, track progress, identify triggers, and develop healthier thought patterns about food, body image, and self-worth.
The Power of Manifesting: How Intentional Thinking Can Support Growth, Healing & Confidence
Have you ever pictured something you wanted — a goal, a relationship, a feeling — and then felt like your energy helped bring it closer? That’s the heart of manifesting: focusing your thoughts, beliefs, and intentions in a way that helps you move toward what you truly want.