Feeling Uncertain About Eating Disorder Therapy Is Common It’s common to feel uncertain before beginning therapy for an eating disorder. Reaching out for help can feel incredibly vulnerable—especially when struggles with food or body image have been present for a long time. Many people believe they should be able to manage on their own or that their symptoms are not “that bad.” Why Waiting to Seek Eating Disorder Treatment Can Be Risky Eating disorders rarely stay the same ov

Many of us struggle with boundaries, but people pleasers can have an especially difficult time. Whether or not you struggle with anxiety, depression, or have an eating disorder, boundaries can be tough for anyone. For someone who is used to putting their needs on hold for others, a people pleaser often struggles to figure out how to maintain a boundary if it means the other person will be unhappy. Here are some helpful points to keep in mind.   1.     Pause. Sometimes people

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