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Eating disorders are complex medical and psychological conditions with far-reaching medical and psychological consequences. They affect not only emotional well-being and cognition, but also the functioning of vital organs, hormonal regulation, bone health, and neurological systems. They don't discriminate, and anyone from any race, gender, culture, or sexual orientation can develop one.

The holiday season can be beautiful — days filled with connection, tradition, and gratitude. But for individuals in eating-disorder recovery, they can also bring up anxiety, pressure, and mixed emotions. The abundance of food, comments from family members, and expectations around celebrations can feel overwhelming rather than comforting.

This post, written in recognition of OCD Awareness Month, aims to shed light on the treatment process and to highlight the incredible resilience we witness in individuals living with OCD. Regardless of how differently OCD presents from person to person, the qualities of courage and adaptability consistently stand out as essential components of recovery.

Eating disorders, particularly Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), are more prevalent in individuals with ASD.

The first step toward recovery is recognizing that there is a problem.

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is defined as a pattern of eating that is limited in variety and quantity of food...

In the realm of eating disorders, one condition often overshadowed by its more widely recognized counterparts is Avoidant/Restrictive...