Eating disorder recovery comes with many challenging tasks while adjusting back to life after treatment. For many clients, one of the most challenging is grocery shopping. Grocery shopping is a regular part of daily life, but if you have had an eating disorder or are currently in recovery, the grocery store can often be seen as a place filled with a lot of food and a lot of anxiety; a very stressful combination.
What does it mean to accept our bodies? In our culture, the notion of body acceptance is often thought to be dependent on our physical appearance. We are continually sold the idea that the only route to body acceptance is to follow a certain diet plan, try this or that workout regimen, or take the newest supplement.
What exactly is perfectionism? According to the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale, perfectionism involves an excessive fear of mistakes, high personal standards, doubting the quality of one's actions, and a preference for order. In a culture that applauds productivity, being a perfectionist has a positive connotation. It’s a trait that rises through the ranks, gets results, and pleases others.
