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Often, we talk about the eating disorder having a “voice”. By that we mean the critical thoughts that may pop in and out of your head throughout the day (or around food/mealtimes) that really test your recovery and resilience. For...
Never more than now have we needed the strength and courage to hold ‘hope’. Hope that we can weather these strange and uncertain times, hope that our loved ones and ourselves can find the least difficult pathway through this period,...
If you’re reading this and having a really tough time managing both your eating disorder recovery and quarantine, know that: 1. You are not alone. 2. You are not a “failure” if things are particularly difficult right now. 3. The...
You may have stumbled across this blog post because it is Eating Disorders Awareness Week, or, you may have come across it whilst undertaking thorough research on behalf of your loved one. Whatever your situation, we’d like to acknowledge the...
If you’re reading this with a friend in mind, we’d like to firstly acknowledge your position in this friendship and what might be happening for you. Eating disorders don’t just affect the individual sufferer but can impact all different people...
We understand that deciding to recover from an eating disorder is often a daily, deliberate choice – especially in the beginning. Turning up to treatment, communicating with your therapist and sometimes merely getting out of bed can feel impossible. During...
This week, a theme of perfectionism has appeared throughout our treatment programme. The internet defines a “perfectionist” as “a person who refuses to accept any standard short of perfection”. Interestingly, a perfectionist trait is listed as one of the symptoms...
If you’re reading this with a couple of seconds to spare, take a moment to ask yourself: When was the last time you did something brave?What did it feel like before you did it?What did you feel like after? When...
Pondering over the title of this blog post, one can’t help but feel the anguish that’s caught up in such a topic. At Orri, we treat both the person with the eating disorder and their loved ones. Because of this,...
Have you ever stopped to think about how often you compare yourself to others as you go about your day-to-day life? It may be that you check out other people’s clothes, hair, body shape and size whilst killing time on...
NHS figures recently revealed that hospital admissions for eating disorders have risen 37% across all age groups in the last two years. Tom Quinn, Director of External Affairs at Beat, shared his thoughts in a Guardian opinion piece. We wanted to share...
This week, we’re discussing all things “body image” with our clients – quite a timely topic considering the pervasiveness of diet culture come the start of a new year. Whether someone is suffering with an eating disorder or not, most...
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Further support
Looking for more ways to engage with the eating disorder community? Discover more helpful resources designed to support you on your journey to recovery, such as our charity partner, Beat, and other accessible resources.
We also host a range of workshops and events, where connections, education, and healing align. We’re with you every step of the way.