My relationship with food

If you’re unfamiliar with this concept, it can seem a little alien to refer to our connection with food as a relationship. Most people don’t even think they have a relationship with food, but trust me, you do. The dictionary defines the term ‘relationship’ as ‘the way in which two or more people or things are connected’. Essentially, if you fuel your body with nutritious foods and goodness, your body will thank you in return. It is all connected.

Let’s put it this way; you wouldn’t want to invite a friend into your home who you don’t get along with or doesn’t make you feel good, in the same way that the food you are consuming needs to be beneficial and enhancing for your body. Arguably even more so, given that you are not merely inviting food into your home but welcoming it inside your body.

Here are some Tools to help with your Relationship with food:

Emetophobia: Megan’s Story

Emetophobia: Megan’s Story Megan’s story about her fear of sick, also known as Emetophobia

Ana & Me

Ana & Me A short story about anorexia

Eating Disorder Affirmations

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Ways to Overcome Fear Foods

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Body Dysmorphia

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Bulimia Nervosa

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Anorexia / Restrictive Eating

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Bullying Myself

Bullying Myself Have you ever caught yourself thinking things like this? I’m no good, and I never will be I should be a better spouse/parent/friend I just can’t handle things I’m stupid, worthless, never good enough I should have more energy I shouldn’t be so exhausted all of the time Other people can manage their… Continue reading Bullying Myself

OFSED (other Specified Eating Disorders)

OFSED (other Specified Eating Disorders) Anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder are diagnosed using a list of expected behavioural, psychological, and physical symptoms. Sometimes a person’s symptoms don’t exactly fit the expected symptoms for any of these three specific eating disorders. In that case, they might be diagnosed with an “other specified feeding or eating… Continue reading OFSED (other Specified Eating Disorders)