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NEDA’s blog consists of experiences of individuals impacted by eating disorders and information from clinicians as well as researchers. Whether you’re interested in reading lived experiences, ways to advocate, or learn about the latest developments in the eating disorders field – NEDA’s blog encompasses the importance of shared knowledge within the community.
Initial findings from NEDA’s April 2026 community survey of nearly 2,700 individuals with lived experience, eating disorder professionals, and caregivers, with implications for platforms, policymakers, and the people most affected.
For most of my life, I thought my eating disorder meant something was wrong with me. I was impulsive with food. I cycled between restriction and bingeing. I felt out...
Recovering from anorexia without the support of others is very uncommon. Seek support from a trusted friend or family member. It should be someone who has a healthy relationship with...
It was at the age of 11 that my disordered eating circuit was encoded in my emotional brain. A bully at school had tormented me, and when I came home...
For years, shame and embarrassment kept me silent throughout college and into the early stages of my professional career. I was also deeply in denial. Seeking specialized treatment or seeing...
My eyes kept drifting to the clock. Time was ticking, and my window was closing. That was my routine: eat, watch the minutes pass, look for an exit so I...
Concerns about appearance are almost universal. Yet when these concerns become persistent, distressing, and life-limiting, they may signal an underlying eating disorder (ED), body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), or often, both.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a relatively new diagnosis introduced in the DSM-5 (published in 2013) to describe patterns of extreme food avoidance or restriction that lead to nutritional...
“Brave people do things before they are ready.” That quote has stuck with me since I began treatment 7 years ago. Taking the first step towards recovery is one of...