We are entering that joyous time of year; the winter holidays! For many, this season is a precious time centered around family, friends, gifts, and traditions. It is a time to slow down and reflect as the evening […]
Welcome to the Shoreline Eating Disorders Treatment Blog
There is so much to say in regards to eating disorder recovery, and we have a lot to say. This blog talks about topics related to insurance, motivation, research and so much more. You are here because you want to learn more about these disorders, and we want to provide you with information that can help you in your quest for information and answers. In the coming days, please stay tuned for lots of articles and individual blog entries on the subject. These blogs will be sure to keep you both informed and thinking. Learn from The Shoreline Bloggers, who are eating disorder experts and former clients. Please check back often, and share your eating disorder stories in the comments of the blogs. We look forward to helping you.
Diet Culture: How It Hurts and How to Heal
Diet culture or the idea of maintaining rigorous appearance standards is a dangerous yet pervasive element of modern society. Unfortunately, it is a problem that is not going away anytime soon. Without understanding the impacts of diet culture, […]
What is Intuitive Eating?
Intuitive eating is the idea that everyone has an innate knowledge of what and how much to eat. It’s oftentimes misunderstood and seen as another approach to dieting, especially nowadays. But intuitive eating is the exact opposite of […]
Body Image and the Power of Self-Talk: Why Saying is Believing
Have you ever tried using positive affirmations? The self-help tool has grown in popularity over the years and people often stress their life-changing benefits. But why would someone stand in front of a mirror, look into their own […]
Building An Identity Apart From Your Eating Disorder
“You are not your eating disorder.” If you’re in eating disorder treatment, you’ve likely heard this phrase at least a few times. It’s repeated often by those in recovery. Your disorder does not define you. You are more […]
9 Reasons Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
Oftentimes the idea of self-care brings to mind overindulgent spa treatments or shopping sprees. While there is a time and a place for facials and retail therapy, neither of those things qualify as authentic self-care. They’re also the […]
Do I Have an Eating Disorder? 10 Questions You Can Ask
With all the societal pressure to maintain our appearance, it’s hard not to let it influence you. Beauty standards about body size cause people to act out in many unhealthy and harmful ways. For example, disordered eating is […]
#Thinspo: The Dangers of Online ED Communities
Humans long to be a part of a group of people who understand their experiences. The age of the Internet has connected people around the world and made it much easier to find people with similar experiences. The […]