Faith Elicia- Do You See What I See

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Description: Faith Elicia. She has been on a seven-year path of recovery from an eating disorder. When not managing her husband’s medical practice or handling things for one of her three kids, she escapes to the confines of her home office to write romance fiction (published under a pseudonym). Her new book, Do You See What I See? (July 15, 2021), is an interactive workbook of personal reflections, strategies, and tools for anyone suffering from an eating disorder. Learn more at faithelicia.com GUEST WEBSITE: www.faithelicia.com SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Faith-Elicia-103771477901583 Instagram: faitheliciag Segment Idea: One Survivor’s Strategies for Saying “No!” to an Eating Disorder I’m contacting you with a segment idea about the rough road to recovery from an eating disorder. The Big Idea: Society’s glorification of restrictive eating behaviors has led to sobering statistics: 9 percent of the U.S. population will have an eating disorder in their lifetime, and the affliction spans gender, race, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic groups. Eating disorders are among the deadliest of mental illnesses — second only to opioid overdose. Those caught in the downward spiral of continually obsessing about food, weight, and body image need support to free themselves from this dangerous illness. The So-What: Those not suffering from an eating disorder believe that saying “No!” to self-destructive behaviors should be a no-brainer. But for those seeking recovery, it’s a daily struggle. There’s no single strategy or silver bullet. Instead, it’s a journey of fits and starts. Yet, in the experience of one survivor’s struggle to recover from an eating disorder, learning various strategies to deploy can eventually break its tenacious hold. Key Messages: Without sugarcoating or exaggerating recovery from an eating disorder, Ms. Elicia discusses: Why external support is crucial when confronting eating disorders How no two eating disorders are alike and why individuals need their own recovery strategies What effective coping mechanisms can overcome spiraling stress How to redirect the loop of lies the eating disorder plays in your head How to arm ourselves against compulsions through self-care strategies The Source: Faith Elicia has been on a seven-year path of recovery from an eating disorder. When not managing her husband’s medical practice or handling things for one of her three kids, she escapes to the confines of her home office to write romance fiction (published under a pseudonym). Her new book, Do You See What I See? (July 15, 2021), is an interactive workbook of personal reflections, strategies, and tools for anyone suffering from an eating disorder. Learn more at faithelicia.com What inspired you to write Do You See What I See? What is self-care, a term often spoken about in eating disorder recovery? Why is self-care so important when recovering from an eating disorder? What have you found to be the most beneficial tool to aid you in your recovery? How much do you think societal pressures play into disordered eating? Do you believe a person can recover from an eating disorder alone?