Transitions are Hard: Back to School and Eating Disorder Recovery by Emily Presbrey, MS, RD, LDN

The start of back to school season is a major transition. This time of year is often marked with mixed emotions: a bit sad to say goodbye to beach days, and also excited to welcome bonfires and cozy sweatshirts. For those struggling with an Eating Disorder, this transition often comes with an increase in stress, anxiety, and maladaptive coping mechanisms. Being in the eating disorder recovery process, adds an additional layer of complexity to the back to school season. The natural change in structure and routine, in addition to an increase stress around food, body image, movement, and social situations amplifies the feeling of uncertainty.