It is a complete understatement to say that refeeding after an eating disorder or reintroducing food after an eating disorder can be challenging.
“What is refeeding?” is one of the most common questions Eating Disorders Families Australia receives from carers, who are grappling with the emotional highs and lows, confusion over what to prioritise in refeeding, and how to make things easier or better, for themselves, for their families and their loved ones.
In this podcast, EDFA’s Fill the Gap counsellor Rowena Brookes shares insights drawn from both her personal lived experience as a carer and her professional experience as a counsellor.
“It's ok to feel lost. It’s ok to feel overwhelmed, scared, frustrated. You are starting a process that really doesn’t get spoken about a lot in society and there is not a lot of research on it, so it feels very unknown,” says Rowena.
We understand that every recovery journey is unique, and different approaches work for different individuals and families. The content is intended to offer support and general information, but it is not a substitute for professional advice. We encourage you to seek personalised guidance from a qualified healthcare professional who understands your and your loved one's specific needs.
Don’t forget you can access EDFA’s FREE Fill the Gap one-on-one counselling support any time you need it along the way.
Website: https://edfa.org.au/
Contact: 1300 195 626
Want more? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ It costs less than $5 a month.
Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/
Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/
For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:
ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders
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