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Parenting a child who struggles with food is an exhausting, often invisible battle. If you find yourself negotiating every single bite, worrying about nutritional intake, or feeling judged by others who label your child as "picky," we want you to know: we see you, and we understand. Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is not a choice, nor is it a result of "bad parenting." It is a complex, heterogeneous condition where a child’s brain and sensory system perceive

For many people navigating recovery from an eating disorder, the focus is often placed squarely on the psychological: the thoughts, the rituals, and the emotional distress. While these are critical components, there is an often-overlooked physical reality that can feel like an insurmountable wall: the gut. In honor of World Digestive Health Day (May 29), we are taking a closer look at why digestive health is not just a side effect of recovery, but a central pillar of it. If y

Have you ever looked at the clock and realized it’s 4:00 PM, and you haven’t eaten a single thing since breakfast? Or perhaps you find yourself feeling suddenly irritable, dizzy, or plagued by a "brain fog" that won't lift, only to realize: after much detective work: that your body is actually crying out for fuel? If the standard advice of "just listen to your body" or "eat when you’re hungry" feels less like helpful guidance and more like a riddle in a language you don’t spe

For many years, the field of eating disorder treatment has relied on a "one size fits all" approach. These models, often described as manualised treatments, were built around a specific set of assumptions: that the person has a fear of weight gain, a drive for thinness, or a distorted body image. While these frameworks have helped many, they frequently leave a significant group of people behind. If you are autistic or identify as neurodivergent, you may have found that tradit

When you are navigating the complexities of an eating disorder or neurodivergent challenges like ADHD and Autism, the concept of "self-compassion" can often feel like a hollow buzzword. You might have been told to "just be kinder to yourself" or to "practice self-care," yet these suggestions can feel frustratingly abstract when you are in the midst of a sensory meltdown, a binge-purge cycle, or the paralyzing grip of executive dysfunction. At The Eating Disorders Clinic, we v

For many people navigating an eating disorder, the world has always felt slightly "out of sync." You might have spent years trying to decode social rules that others seem to follow instinctively, or perhaps you’ve lived with a sensory system that feels dialed up to eleven while the rest of the world is at a five. When you add an eating disorder or disordered eating into that mix, the isolation can become profound. It’s common to feel like you don’t quite "fit" into standard t

For many people, the world can feel like it is "turned up too high." You might have spent years being told you are "too sensitive," "too intense," or "too much." If you have also struggled with your relationship with food, these feelings of emotional intensity often become the driver behind the behaviors, whether that is using restriction to numb out, or bingeing to find a sense of comfort or dopamine. As we enter BPD Awareness Month, it is a vital time to talk about how we u

In a world that measures your worth by your output, choosing to stop can feel like a revolutionary act. As we approach Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, the official theme is "Action." Usually, when we think of action, we think of movement: starting a new habit, joining a gym, or ticking off a "to-do" list. But at The Eating Disorders Clinic, we believe one of the most powerful actions you can take for your mental health is the proactive choice to rest. For many of the peopl