There is a blurred line between what I want to eat and what my eating disorder wants me to eat.
Stronger – What Doesn’t Kill You
Who I am left me vulnerable for orthorexia to waltz in and take over my life.
Who I am left me vulnerable for orthorexia to waltz in and take over my life.
Living in Fear
My orthorexia journey: How do you explain to someone that the loaf of bread on the table is scary?
My orthorexia journey: How do you explain to someone that the loaf of bread on the table is scary?
Shirts vs. Skins
Even in recovery, I’ve felt shame for the way my body looked at rock bottom.
Even in recovery, I’ve felt shame for the way my body looked at rock bottom.
The Little Things: My Orthorexia Journey
It was my mom's love for the little things in life that helped her survive.
It was my mom’s love for the little things in life that helped her survive.
The Ring
The ring symbolized much more than just our love. For me, it represented the full circle.
The ring symbolized much more than just our love. For me, it represented the full circle.
New Normal: Life After COVID
These are unprecedented times for the world, and especially for those of us battling eating disorders and mental illness.
These are unprecedented times for the world, and especially for those of us battling eating disorders and mental illness.
Seeking Help: My Orthorexia Journey
When my primary care physician diagnosed my anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and an unspecified eating disorder, he advised me to just “look online” for resources.
When my primary care physician diagnosed my anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and an unspecified eating disorder, he advised me to just “look online” for resources.
The Masked Disorder
Orthorexia masks itself as a healthy way to live.
Orthorexia masks itself as a healthy way to live.
My Story With Orthorexia Nervosa
Friends and family voiced concerns but my sick mind took pride in my frail appearance.
Friends and family voiced concerns but my sick mind took pride in my frail appearance.