Why it’s helpful to talk about depression

June 30, 2016
Lindsay
Depression, Emotional distress
depression, disclosure
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For a lot of people, it feels yucky to talk about uncomfortable feelings. This is especially true when we are feeling depressed. It’s usually in these darker moments where we feel the most isolated and ashamed of our experience. It’s easy to feel alone. However, if you stop and think…
Two Women Eating Healthy Meal In Kitchen

Keeping on the path to healthy eating

June 30, 2016
Lindsay
Body image, Eating disorders
Healthy eating, recovery
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Most of us experience low mood, low self-esteem, and discomfort with our bodies every now and then. However, disordered eating can keep these thoughts and feelings surrounding food and our bodies at the centre of our attention, detracting from our mental and physical health. Being able to consult a professional…
Two Women Eating Healthy Meal In Kitchen

Facing Ramadan with disordered eating

June 29, 2016
Lindsay
Body image, Eating disorders
disordered eating, Ramadan
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Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims across the world; it is a time to show devotion to god through fasting. For Muslims suffering from disordered eating, this time of year may be stressful and challenging. Having a socially acceptable (and encouraged) reason to avoid eating may both encourage and…

Tap into your inner resilience through communication skills!

June 21, 2016
Lindsay
Anxiety, Boundaries, Relationships, Self-esteem
communciation, confrontation, resilience
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It is too darn easy to avoid telling people how we truly feel, and what we really want and need because, frankly- it is scary to confront people! We risk feeling vulnerable. We risk having people say “no”, and having them deny us when we just showed our soft side.  On the…

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