Food doesn’t have to feel this way.
How do I know if disordered eating treatment is right for me?
Disordered eating can feel like riding a roller coaster from hell, with stops along the way feeling,
Out of control around food
Obsessed with what you’re going to eat next
Desperate to hide the evidence of what you ate
Guilty for eating “bad” or unhealthy foods
Proud of yourself for “making good choices”
Terrified you’ll fail another diet
Angry that you skipped exercising
Ashamed of eating so much you feel sick
Dreading eating out at restaurants with friends
Overwhelmed by picking out groceries
Afraid of weight gain
Disgusted towards your body
Many people with eating disorders wonder if their symptoms “really count” as an eating disorder, or if they’re sick enough to use this term. We can sort that out together.
Will treatment make me gain weight?
Recovery can mean something different for all types of bodies. It doesn’t necessarily or always mean weight gain.
We live in a world that’s unkind, and I understand how the idea of gaining weight can be terrifying. In therapy with me, your fears, hesitations, and concerns about treatment are welcome.
Weight Stigma
Some people in larger bodies may or may not having eating disorders, but feel exhausted by the physiological and psychological cost of weight stigma. Being mistreated, or stigmatized based on your weight can contribute to anxiety, stress, depression, suicidal ideation, low self esteem, body image distress, maladaptive coping mechanisms, hypervigilance, and difficulty accessing medical care. Make an appointment today if you’d like support without body judgment.
