Can You Be Anorexic and Bulimic at the Same Time?
I still remember this beautiful client of mine with tears streaming down her face. “I don’t understand what’s happening to me,” she whispered. “Some days I barely eat anything. Then suddenly I’m binging and purging. How can I have both? Am I just making this all up?” After 17 years as an eating disorder therapist, […]
The Journey Through Stages of Eating Disorder Recovery: A Therapist’s Perspective
There are moments in recovery when everything feels impossibly heavy. When the simple act of sitting down to a meal feels like climbing a mountain without equipment. I’ve seen this struggle reflected in hundreds of eyes across my therapy room over the past 17 years. Recovery from an eating disorder isn’t a straight line. It’s […]
Dating With an Eating Disorder
Hi, I’m Jenny Wegner. I’ve helped people with eating disorders for over 17 years. Today I want to talk about something many of my clients struggle with: dating. Dating is hard for everyone. Dating with an eating disorder can feel impossible. You might wonder if you should even try right now. I understand this worry. […]
What to Say to Someone With Body Image Issues?
Your friend stares at a picture of herself, makes a face, and says, “I hate the way I look.” You want to help—but you don’t know what to say to someone with body image issues. Body image struggles run deeper than surface-level insecurities and affect a person’s mental health and self-worth. It’s hard to watch […]
Thanksgiving Tips for Supporting a Loved With With an Eating Disorder
Thanksgiving can be tough for those with an eating disorder. Check out our blog for tips to help you navigate the day with confidence.
Nothing is Wrong But I Still Want to Go to Therapy
Recently I was at home on a Tuesday, my son was napping and I was doing laundry, getting ready to sweep and scrub the floors, aggressively trying to get as much done in the short window that my son naps in the afternoon as I possibly could. That is my norm on the days that […]
Best Books on Eating Disorders or Life in General
Here are my top book recommendations for overcoming your or your close one’s eating disorder.
