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My name is Merrit and I am fully recovered. I want to help YOU fully recover from your eating disorder. This blog page is tailored to anyone in eating disorder recovery. You will find articles focused on recovery inspiration, education for parents, mindset hacks, general recovery information, and eating disorder recovery stories.

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Anorexia and OCD: Break Free From Obsession and Restriction

General Recovery Information

Anorexia and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often exist in a complex, intertwined relationship that can be challenging to navigate. Understanding this connection is vital for those affected and their loved ones, as it sheds light on a cycle where obsession and restriction fuel one another. Individuals struggling with anorexia may obsess over food, body image, and […]

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What are the 5 Stages of ED Recovery?

General Recovery Information

Eating disorder recovery isn’t a straight line, it’s a process of rewiring, rebuilding trust, and learning how to care for yourself again.Understanding the five stages of eating disorder recovery can help you see where you are, name what you’re experiencing, and find hope that healing is possible at every point in the journey. Below, you’ll […]

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How to Create a Step-by-Step Eating Disorder Relapse Prevention Plan

Education For Parents

How to Create a Relapse Prevention Plan for Eating Disorder Recovery Creating a relapse prevention plan is one of the most powerful steps you can take in eating disorder recovery, and it’s something best done alongside your treatment team or eating disorder recovery coach. Having this plan in place early (before stressors or transitions like discharging from treatment) […]

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I'm Merrit, a Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach based in Chicago.

I fully recovered from an eating disorder , and I want to help you recover too. If you would like to share your eating disorder recovery story, or you don't see what you're looking for on the blog page, please feel free to e-mail me with a request! 

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