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Navigating Guilt in Eating Disorder Recovery
Feeling guilty about eating "bad" food is something many people experience, and it’s important to address both the emotional and...
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Aug 15, 20241 min read


Setting goals as a family creates strong bonds.
Family support can be crucial in recovery for several reasons: Emotional Support : Family members can provide a sense of comfort,...
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Aug 14, 20242 min read


Introducing Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for ARFID at Stepping Stones
At Stepping Stones with Helen Dean, we're thrilled to expand our services to include Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for...
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Aug 9, 20241 min read


How important is having a dietitian as a part of recovery?
My response- ESSENTIAL! Many people, including some healthcare professionals, don't fully grasp the complexity of eating disorders and...
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Jul 24, 20241 min read


It's just a number!
What often starts as "wanting to be healthy", has become an obsession. It is now ingrained in your daily routine. Trying to stop seems...
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Jul 11, 20242 min read


EXTREME HUNGER
Extreme hunger and anorexia nervosa might seem contradictory at first glance, but they can coexist and even interact in complex ways....
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May 16, 20241 min read


The Dangerous Dance of Anorexia and Competitiveness
In a world that often glorifies thinness and competitiveness, the intersection of anorexia and the pursuit of success can be a perilous...
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Oct 28, 20233 min read


Don't let fear stop you from going outside!
Social anxiety, also known as social phobia, is a common mental health condition characterised by intense fear and anxiety in social...
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Oct 24, 20232 min read


Sitting in sadness- it's hard!
Sitting in sadness is a natural and human experience. It's an emotion that, like all others, serves a purpose in our lives. Sadness can...
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Oct 22, 20232 min read


What happened to just loving food?!
Loving food, in its essence, hasn't disappeared; it remains an integral part of human life and culture. People around the world continue...
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Oct 22, 20232 min read
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