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To all the members of OrriI have a little something to sayAs we go into this long weekendRemember to take it day by day Create a plan and structure your daysSet aside some time for funWhether it’s art or reading...
April has disappearedAnd May has suddenly appeared,I was hoping by now that the virus had gone,I guess I was wrong…The world might be bit strange,And at time has left me with rage, BUT, Orri is still here,And are being loud...
This week is Maternal Mental Health Week, and the team at Orri are grateful for a space in which some of the more complex and unspoken aspects of motherhood can be shared and considered. The aim of this week is...
As we heal from the coronavirus pandemic, now more than ever we’re thinking about “hope”; how we need to hold onto it and nurture it, particularly during challenging times such as these. Our amazing client shares her thoughts on what...
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 loved one in mind, we’d like to firstly acknowledge your position in this relationship and what might be happening for you. Eating disorders don’t just affect the individual sufferer but can impact all different...
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...
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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.