When to seek support for disordered eating

Food is meant to nourish us, connect us, and provide us with energy. But sometimes, our relationship with food feels heavy - filled with guilt, stress, or a sense of being out of control. If this resonates with you, please know: you are not alone. You may be wondering, when should I seek support in healing my relationship with food? Below are some signs that it may be time:

You feel preoccupied with food-related thoughts

• You spend much of the day worrying about what you “should” eat, what you have eaten, or how to “make up for" what you have consumed.

You experience guilt, shame, or anxiety after eating

• You leave meals and snacks feeling like you "failed"; often ending in judgement and distress.

You have food rules, fears, and food-related anxiety

• You avoid social events, skip meals with loved ones, or feeling stressed when your “safe foods” aren’t available. Holidays and birthdays in particular feel challenging.

You feel out of control around food

• You experience episodes of eating to the point of physical discomfort, eat in secret, or feel unable to stop eating, even when you want to.

Your hunger and fullness cues feel confusing

• Hunger and fullness cues feel unpredictable or hard to trust.

Struggling to sustain disordered eating is not a matter of willpower, it is a sign that your body and mind are asking for gentler care. If any of the above sounds familiar, you don’t need to wait until things feel “bad enough” to reach out. Support is for anyone who feels stuck, exhausted, or overwhelmed by food.

At Restorative Nutrition and Wellness, we provide a collaborative and compassionate space to explore your relationship with food, without judgment. If you’re ready, or even if you’re a little bit unsure, we would love to walk alongside you.