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...
Recovery
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...
Finding Freedom From the Rules and Routines of an Eating Disorder
How did you wake up this morning? Did you roll out of bed after snoozing the alarm for the gazillionth time? Or, did you wake up earlier than most in your household, with a rigorous routine ahead of you that included a breakfast planned to the utmost degree? In this...
5 things to keep in mind when in recovery from an eating disorder
The summer months can be a challenging time for people suffering with eating disorders. Calendars can get busier as people take advantage of the sun, and body image concerns may increase as we require a different wardrobe or feel pressured to join in with summer...