My Body Compassion

Eating Disorder Warning signs: 1. Withdrawal from friends and family - you may notice them spending more time in their room, less connection with friends/family, becoming more secretive, changes in mood 2. Change in eating patterns -eating less or more, eating in secrecy, hiding food, saying they aren't hungry, counting calories, restricting food groups or foods they used to enjoy, rigid food rules 3. Change in appearance... -weight loss or weight gain, wearing baggy clothes, decrease in personal hygiene, change in face coloring, blueish fingers, hair loss 4. Increased focus on weight and shape -weighing themselves, body checking (pinching, grabbing, measuring, looking in mirrors frequently), talking about weight/calories, comparing their body with others, change in social media followings 5. Body insecurities -critical comments about their body, hiding their body, withdrawal, spending ++ time getting dressed #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisorders #mentalhealthmatters #edaw #eatingdisorderawarenessweek #eatingdisorderwarningsigns #thereishope #edsymptoms #edrecovery #thereishelp

This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness week! NEDIC is a great resource for those with eating disorders looking for supports or loved ones needing some guidance and education. We are seeing the impact of the pandemic on people young and old with eating disorder referrals skyrocketing at publicly funded programs in Ontario. Look for signs and symptoms and access supports. Hugs to all struggling at this tough time. Keep fighting, you are worth it!... #eatingdisorderawarenessweek #eatingdisorderrecovery #accesssupports #anorexianervosarecovery #bulimiarecovery #youareworthit #recoveryispossible #pandemicimpacts #healthateverysize #eatingdisorders #stopweightstigma

Truth! We never know someone's story. Kindness matters #vulnerability #mentalhealthmatters #bekind #kindnessmatter #youneverknowwhatsomeoneisgoingthrough #covid19mentalhealth #commonhumanity #compassion

Instead, show me how to take care of my body. With food and movement, rest and compassion. Show me that my body is worthy of all these things no matter it’s appearance. Teach me to ignore the lies that tell me a smaller size will be my key to happiness. Oh, and you don’t have to be perfect at this you know....we can practise together. #nevertoolatetostart #resolutions #bodycompassion #youarepowerfulintheirlives #kidsarelistening #thebodycompassionjournal #itcanbedifferent #bodypeace #healing #bodypositivity #positivebodyimageinspiration

This resolution may have been one you have set for the past year, two years, 5 years or 10 years, but it doesn't have to be... Rather than changing your body, some other options could be... To eat more mindfully To shift my relationship with food To talk more kindly to my body... To express daily gratitude towards my body To move my body in ways that are enjoyable To wear clothes that make me feel comfortable There are so many ways to improve your relationship with your body. If you are feeling stuck on how to start, check out The Body Compassion Journal www.mybodycompassion.ca #newyearsresolution #createnewpatterns #mentalhealthmatters #bodyacceptance #bodycompassion #mindfuleating #mindfulmovement #gratitude #talkkindlytoyourself #healthymind #healthateverysize #newgoals #dietsdontwork

As we begin a new year, take a moment to reflect on the messages your body has been exposed to by your own mind. Let the New Year be filled with kindness and compassion towards your body and peace between these parts of you that make you special and whole. Happy New Year everyone May it be filled with kindness and peace #bodycompassion #mentalhealth #edrecovery #bodyacceptance #allbodiesmatter #kindness #peaceofmind #bodyimage #selfcompassionjourney #nomorebullying #youareworthy #youdeserveit #youareenough

If you relate to these, you are not alone. There are supports out there. Find resources at NEDIC in Canada and NEDA in US. Alot of people are struggling through this pandemic.