Summertime Scaries

The summer season produces many unique challenges for those recovering from an eating disorder, disordered eating, or body image concerns.  From family cookouts to bathing suits, the summer months can feel like one huge exposure assignment!  We’ve compiled some great reads that address many of the “summertime scaries” in recovery.  Check them out below!

• How Those With Eating Disorders Can Prepare for Increased Exposure
  • Our favorite quote from the article: “But, when that which you are avoiding is merely uncomfortable and not really hazardous, the cost of avoidance outweighs any benefit.”
• 5 Ways to Focus on Recovery in the Summer Months
  • Our favorite quote from the article: “Recovery from an eating disorder has to be our top priority — even in summer and even though it takes a lot of hard work.”
• Surviving The Summer in Eating Disorder Recovery
  • Our favorite quote from the article: “Summer body=whatever body you have right now (ditto for ‘swimsuit body’).”
• College Students & Eating Disorders: 6 Recovery Tips for the Summer
  • Our favorite quote from the article: “The good news: Summer break doesn’t mean you have to hit the reset button. In fact, it’s a unique opportunity to reflect, check in with yourself and develop older skills that you’ve already learned and learn new skills or tools that’ll push you forward even further.”