Only You Can Make The Decision To Recover
Pretty amazing I’m gaining the confidence to go outside in my front yard in town into my pool in a 2 piece bathing suit…after I enjoyed pizza for lunch and some dove chocolate throughout the day. And you know what…I didn’t even care! I think my smile says it all. I get it. I have
I Survived Domestic Violence And Eating Disorder
Six years ago, I was faced with death, not from my eating disorder, but from a brain injury caused by an abusive partner. I woke up after being in a coma eight weeks and I was left with the loss of three years of memory from my life. You’d think after my fight to stay
Rosewood Alum Discovers What It Means To Be Human In Recovery
Lately, I’ve been discovering what it means to be “human” in recovery. How do I support myself, and in turn support others, without judgment, expectations, or that overwhelming urge to “fix” it? How do I mess up AND continue forward? When is it okay for me to be weak when I’m “supposed” to be strong?
Cooking Instructor Spreads Joy in the Kitchen of Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders
For people with eating disorders, the kitchen can be a place more associated with stress and anxiety than comfort and joy. Mark Wilkins, a behavioral health tech and cooking instructor at Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders, is helping patients bring happiness back to chopping, dicing, baking – and eating – flavorful, homemade dishes. “We’re trying
Rosewood Centers For Eating Disorders Alum Featured In People Magazine
Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders is honored to have one of our amazing alums, Dena Larsen-Gazeley, nationally featured in People Magazine. In this inspiring profile, which you can read here, we learn about Dena’s lifelong struggle with eating disorders that continued through four pregnancies, the impact it had on her family, and her ongoing journey to lasting
Secrets
Shhh… It’s a secret. “If you tell anyone, I will never talk to you again. If you love me and are my friend, you’ll keep your mouth shut. It’s not that bad. I have it under control. I can stop any time I want to. It’s not as bad as it used to be.” Are
Healthcare Providers Need To Look For Eating Disorders
Healthcare professionals in many settings encounter patients who show signs of an eating disorder, but, unfortunately, those symptoms often are overlooked or little is done to get proper care for the illness. The medical community as a whole is united in watching for symptoms of many illnesses that might be beyond their expertise, and willing
Half Of Adolescents With Eating Disorders Are Also Substance Abusers
Among adolescents with eating disorders, half also abuse drugs or alcohol. Among substance abusers, 35% have eating disorders. The rate of comorbidity is highest among patients who binge and purge, whether they have bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa or binge eating disorder.1 Often teenagers with eating disorders will abuse Adderall or Ritalin because they diminish appetite
Social Media And Eating Disorders
Social media shrinks the world and that can be a blessing. But for individuals at risk for eating disorders, that has powerful, negative implications. The feedback from likes, comments and shares can fuel an unhealthy obsession with weight and appearances and provide a fleeting sense of value from external approval. People with eating disorders typically
What Does Recovery From An Eating Disorder Look Like?
Overcoming an eating disorder can take tremendous work and substantial time, so when do the patient and family know that the effort has been successful? What does recovery from an eating disorder look like? Unlike with some medical conditions, there is no definitive test that will determine if a patient has recovered from an eating
Rosewood has done nothing short of save my life.
Rosewood Teen Eating Disorder Treatment Program
