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When religious practices trigger disordered eating behaviors

My eating disorder recovery conflicts with my religion's emphasis on fasting and self-denial and I do not know how to honor both my faith and my healing.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Sacred disciplines and psychological health pull you in opposite directions, forcing you to choose between spiritual devotion and bodily care.

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“Where Are You with Faith and mental health?”

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