by Lauren Dow | Jul 27, 2020 | Eating Disorder Recovery, Mental Health
I had a conversation with my therapist a while ago that I thought would be a good topic to bring up on my blog. Restriction. When I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, I was completely shocked. I wasn’t sick. I wasn’t unable to care for myself. I didn’t lose all...
by Lauren Dow | Jul 14, 2020 | COVID19, Eating Disorder Recovery, Mental Health, Self Care
If you haven’t had the chance to watch the Netflix limited series “Coronavirus, Explained” I would highly recommend it. It puts the entirety of the virus, the vaccine, and its impact on the world in a way that the average person can comprehend. No, you don’t need to...
by Lauren Dow | Jul 7, 2020 | Eating Disorder Recovery, Relationships
The perfect depiction of true friendship. Eating disorders can feel like you are trapped on a deserted island. Only a mirage from heat exhaustion that looks like an oasis but is merely an endless terrain of salt water and sand. But it doesn’t have to be. My tribe...
by Lauren Dow | Jun 27, 2020 | Eating Disorder Recovery, Relationships
Remember when I said “Hell yes” to my body? That meant I started saying “No” when you asked for it. It’s that simple. My body. My choice. Or so you would think. I’ve written a lot lately about what it’s like to date with an eating disorder. Let’s just say it hasn’t...
by Lauren Dow | Jun 10, 2020 | Eating Disorder Recovery, Mental Health, Policy
Health insurance is hella complicated. When you lose your job, it’s even more complicated. What options do you have? Who do I call first? Can I get medicaid if I lost my job and am receiving unemployment? Paying for your mental health care, let alone your health care...
