Unmasking Joy: Reclaiming Halloween (with self compassion, body neutrality, confidence and compassion)
With Halloween just around the corner, costumes, candy, and festive events are in full swing. But for those who struggle with disordered eating and body image, the season can bring up more than just fun—often, it stirs up haunting thoughts about how we look or feel in our bodies and what we should or should not eat. No matter our age, Halloween can become a time when we feel vulnerable to judgment, both from ourselves and others.
Celiac Disease and Eating Disorders: Exploring the Complex Intersection
The relationship between eating disorders and celiac disease (CeD) is a complicated one. Symptoms can be similar while the treatment is vastly different. Eating disorders are serious physical and mental disorders that are not often visible to the eye. Here lies the first intersection between eating disorders and CeD. They are both serious and wreak havoc on the physical, social, and psychological well being of the individual if left untreated, while being challenging to detect.