The holidays are almost upon us, and whilst many people are eager to celebrate, we are aware that some people – particularly those living with eating disorders – can struggle at this time of year. Connecting with loved ones, celebrating with food, drink and presents...
Recovery
“Where words fail, music speaks” – A Playlist for Hope
As we entered the second lockdown, our clients came together to share songs of hope. Songs that inspired belief in recovery; songs that helped reinforce the resilience needed to power through challenging times; songs that encourage us to turn inward, check in with...
6 ways to create a routine for winter
When seasons change, our routine changes. Just as the trees let go of their leaves in order to turn inward and conserve energy, we may let go of activities that we no longer have the – mental or physical – energy for, in order to rest and restore in winter months… The...
“I’m not ill enough for treatment….”
We know that a lot of people are contemplating recovery right now, and the question of being “ill enough” for treatment is something that many people contend with during this time. Despite the incredible work of charities such as Beat, unfortunately there’s still a...
Contemplating Recovery: the stages of change
We know that people who reach out for eating disorder treatment have often thought about the decision a lot. In fact, a whole lot of recovery work takes place before even entering treatment as it takes a lot of courage to admit that there’s a problem and then to take...
5 Ways to Keep Your Recovery on Track
Recovery is, as many people already know, a long journey – but it is not the journey you expect it to be. In recovery, you don’t tread the same path throughout the duration of your journey – every day that you commit to recovery you commit to new challenges and, with...
Checking In: Grounding Exercises for Uncertainty and Fear
There’s something in therapy called a “check-in”. A check-in takes place at the beginning of therapy groups and works to focus people in the here and now. You go around, one by one, sharing how you’re feeling in the moment. The check-in allows people to share their...
Does your eating disorder seem amplified during lockdown?
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 many, part of the recovery journey...
Defeating Anorexia: inspiration from our client
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 these...
Being brave and taking risks: a common theme in recovery
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 we think of “bravery”, often an image of a courageous...
How to communicate with those we love
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, we’re all too aware how easy it is for communication to...
A New Choice for Recovery: Developing Intensive Day Treatment for people with Eating Disorders
Orri’s Chief Executive, Helen England, joined the team in September of this year. Today, she explains why 2019 was such a significant year for eating disorders in the realm research and campaigning, but how there’s much to be done to improve access, transitions to and...