The Easter holiday is an opportunity to celebrate the changing of seasons and take the long bank holiday weekend to reconnect with our loved ones. But for those living with an eating disorder, Easter can represent multiple challenges. Today we’re taking a look at...
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It’s not a relapse, it’s a lapse. How you can get back on track with your eating disorder recovery.
If you are reading this blog in the midst of a relapse, know that your experience is completely valid and that relapse in eating disorder recovery is very normal. Below, we offer ways on how you can be kind to yourself during these moments, and still honour your...
5 things to keep in mind about stress, for Stress Awareness Month
In our hyper-connected, fast-paced lives – and after two years of a pandemic infused with uncertainty – you’d be forgiven for perceiving stress as a staple of day-to-day life. Stress Awareness Month aims to raise awareness of the causes and cures for our...
Introducing Orri’s Portion Clinic, to aid eating disorder recovery
Our understanding of what a ‘normal’ portion is can get skewed when we’re living with an eating disorder. It can be incredibly anxiety-provoking navigating that alone and having to portion a meal for yourself that supports recovery. Zuzanna, our Dietetic Assistant,...
Your food questions answered by Orri’s Dietetics team
Each week, over on Instagram, we ask our follower community to share their questions for our dietetics team. Here are their most recent answers… 1) What foods are best for PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a relatively common condition affecting many women....
Our dietetics team answers your questions
Each week, over on Instagram, we ask our follower community to share their questions for our dietetics team. Here are their most recent answers… 1) How can I stop counting calories? We know just how hard it can be to give up the behaviour of counting calories....
Being intentional in recovery
Our theme for January is Being Intentional. But what does that mean for eating disorder recovery, and what’s the best way to set intentions? We explore below. Recovery from an eating disorder does not happen overnight, nor is it a linear journey. Often, we start...
Recovering at Christmas Webinar
We recently hosted a free webinar about keeping your recovery on track over the festive period. Below is a recap of what we discussed, and you’ll find a recording of the webinar at the bottom of the page. Our specialist panel, Kerrie, CEO & Founder, Max, Service...
How do you and your body respond to stress?
Stress can be an uncomfortable feeling. It can overwhelm our minds and bodies, and when we’re in the midst of that experience it can be hard to view situations objectively and respond with compassionate wisdom.In this blog post we look at Polyvagal Theory, a...
Changing seasons – autumn, the season of letting things go
We are now in the midst of autumn, that time of year when there’s a chill in the air and the leaves change colour. The clocks have gone back, bringing shorter days and a change in mood. Autumn is a transitional period, as we say goodbye to summer and welcome the...
I See, and I’m Seen: The Transformative Process of Witnessing and Emergence of Self.
How can the creative arts support eating disorder recovery? Eve, Orri’s Art Psychotherapist, discusses just that in our latest blog. “Art is not always about pretty things. It’s about who are, what’s happened to us and how our lives are affected.” Elizabeth Broun...
Your checklist for university
As our latest Guest Blogger said, “Recovery is a mindset, and it’s possible to cultivate it wherever you are.” This is a reminder that a big part of recovery involves holding yourself accountable to your goals and taking proactive steps towards creating an...