Anorexia Nervosa is a very serious condition. If left untreated, its mortality rate can be as high as 20%. That makes it not only the most fatal eating disorder but the deadliest of all mental illnesses. … Read More
Myth vs reality: What you need to know about eating disorders
Common misconceptions about eating disorders can cause a lot of damage. Some of the most frequently seen and repeated myths are listed and busted below. Eating disorders are a lifestyle choice Nobody chooses to have … Read More
What to expect when you go into ED treatment
If you or a loved one is considering entering treatment for an eating disorder, or ED, an important corner has already been turned. Just acknowledging that there might be a problem is a big step. … Read More
Seven hacks to eating disorder recovery
Moving on from an active eating disorder (ED) is not easy. Speak to most people who have some ED recovery, and they’ll tell you that it’s a lifelong journey. There are a whole lot of … Read More
Getting Through the Holidays in Eating Disorder Recovery
The festive season is a time of celebration and seeing family and friends. But for many people, it ends up being the most stressful time of the year. There’s the pressure to throw the perfect … Read More
How do you support loved ones with eating disorders?
Anorexia. Bulimia. Binge-eating. All types of eating disorders are torturous for the sufferers. If someone close to you has an eating disorder, what can you do? If you suspect something’s wrong, how are you supposed … Read More
Volunteering as Part of Eating Disorder Recovery
The benefits of volunteer work extend to everyone. Plenty of studies show that the connections with others and the time spent thinking of more than your own life and needs, foster psychological and physiological health. … Read More
Help for Eating Disorders in South Africa
What is an Eating Disorder? Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disorder characterised by self-starvation, very often excessive exercise, and weight loss. Anorexia nervosa is subcategorised into restrictive (starvation) and purging (including bingeing and purging or … Read More
Why do so many people seek treatment for Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder in Cape Town, South Africa?
Cape Town, South Africa, has truly become the recovery capital of the world. This is true for addiction, but more specifically eating disorder recovery. Eating disorder recovery includes anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating … Read More
Help for Anorexia Nervosa in South Africa
What is Anorexia Nervosa? Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disorder characterised by self-starvation, very often excessive exercise, and weight loss. Anorexia nervosa is subcategorised into restrictive (starvation) and purging (including bingeing and purging or excessive … Read More