It Wasn’t Until I Decided To Feel Love That Things Started Changing For Me
Story of Lavinia, a patient at Rosewood My name is Lavinia; I was a patient at ANJ (now Rosewood Santa Monica) during the summer of 2015. Today I am writing to you for the first time because today I went to Rosewood to turn in a painted canvas that was given to me by Lynne
How to Raise a Child with a Positive Body Image
U.S. culture’s obsession with unrealistic body ideals is taking a toll on girls. By age six – that’s kindergarten – girls start to express concerns about their weight and shape. As many as 60% of girls in elementary school worry about becoming “too fat.” By the time they’re teenagers, 50% of teen girls (and 33% of
Summer Can Trigger Eating Disorder Relapse
Summer is almost here. For some people, the long sunny days conjure up happy times spent at barbecues, the pool or trips to the beach. For people in recovery from eating disorders, the carefree days of summer can feel like anything but. “Bathing suit and shorts weather” can cause body image issues to resurface, while
I Am Not My Eating Disorder. I Am Me. I Am Strong.
re·cov·er·y rəˈkəv(ə)rē/ noun a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. Recovery for me hasn’t been so much of returning to a normal state of mind as it has been obtaining. Recovery for me has definitely been a journey and a half. My eating disorder started at a young age. In a
Rosewood Alumni Attend National Advocacy Day to Support Eating Disorder Awareness
Eating Disorder Awareness The most powerful testimonies about eating disorders and recovery come from people who have experienced it. To raise awareness about eating disorders and the need for better access to care, a group of alumni and staff will travel to Washington, D.C. on April 24 to participate in National Advocacy Day. The event
Women and Men Disagree on “Perfect” Body
Kim Kardashian or Gwen Stefani? Women and Men Disagree on “Perfect” Female Body, How Far to Go to Achieve Ideal Physique New Survey Finds Men More Demanding Than Women of Themselves, Partners When it Comes to Physical Appearance Phoenix, Ariz. – March 23, 2018 – Men and women across the U.S. agree that the ideal
New Study Reveals Perception About Eating Disorders
Despite a wave of Hollywood films, TV specials and books focusing on the potentially deadly health risks presented by eating disorders, a new study reveals that many Americans don’t view anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other eating disorders as the life-threatening mental illnesses they are. The January 2018 study conducted for Rosewood Centers for Eating
Eating Disorders Hurt the Heart
Eating disorders can damage every part of the body, the heart and cardiovascular system in particular. At least one-third of deaths in patients with anorexia are attributed to cardiac causes, research shows. With February being American Heart Month, it’s a good time to consider how eating disorders can impact the heart – and why getting
Rosewood Santa Monica Alum Reflects On One Year In Recovery
One year later: The feelings of gratitude I have for recovery are unmatched in every way. The last year has been one of growth and resilience but also pain and loss. I have mourned the loss of my eating disorder in moments of frustration and anxiety, remembering moments when I escaped into my behaviors in
Should You Try a Weighted Sleep Blanket?
Our alumni group recently got into a lively discussion over the benefits of weighted sleep blankets to relieve anxiety and insomnia. Weighted blankets, also called gravity blankets, usually contain pellets sewn into the pockets of the lining to make them heavier than normal bedding. Weighing from 10 to 25 pounds, the blanket’s pressure is evenly
I was looking for a program that was well grounded in evidence based treatment that would get her to the place she needed to be. Rosewood helped me get my daughter back one pound at a time.
Brian Discusses What Recovery Means To Him
