Resources
These are some resources that have helped others in their eating disorder recovery. The list will grow as our community grows, so let us know what has helped you in your recovery, and we'll add it to this page.
Our favourite recovery reads
Rehabilitate, Rewire, Recover! - Tabitha Farrar
A practical and informative self-help guide, helping you rewire restrictive cognitions and work through recovery.
Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa - Christopher Freeman
A CBT-informed self-help manual for anorexia. A good place to start if you can't access treatment at the moment.
The Reading Cure - Laura Freeman
A beautifully written memoir of how books helped Laura fall in love with food again after struggling for many years with anorexia.
Life Without Ed - Jenni Schaeffer
A guide to separating yourself from your eating disorder, based on Jenni's personal experience of recovery.
8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder - Costin & Grabb
Strategies for overcoming an eating disorder, written by two practitioners who also have experience of eating disorders.
If you're struggling with restriction
Rehabilitate, Rewire, Recover! - Tabitha Farrar
A practical and informative self-help guide, helping you rewire restrictive cognitions and work through recovery.
Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa - Christopher Freeman
A CBT-informed self-help manual for anorexia. A good place to start if you can't access treatment at the moment.
The Reading Cure - Laura Freeman
A beautifully written memoir of how books helped Laura fall in love with food again after struggling for many years with anorexia.
Life Without Ed - Jenni Schaeffer
A guide to separating yourself from your eating disorder, based on Jenni's personal experience of recovery.
8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder - Costin & Grabb
Strategies for overcoming an eating disorder, written by two practitioners who also have experience of eating disorders.
Beyond Temptation - Audrey & Sophie Boss
Tools for managing overeating and feeling more in control around food. You can buy it on Amazon here.
Break the Cycle - Eating Disorders Association N.I
A self-help booklet to help you understand the binge-eating cycle and work through recovery. You can find the whole thing here.
Just Eat It - Laura Thomas
An wonderful introduction to intuitive eating, but also great for dispelling food myths and helping you heal your relationship with food.
If you're struggling with restriction
Rehabilitate, Rewire, Recover! - Tabitha Farrar
A practical and informative self-help guide, helping you rewire restrictive cognitions and work through recovery.
Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa - Christopher Freeman
A CBT-informed self-help manual for anorexia. A good place to start if you can't access treatment at the moment.
The Reading Cure - Laura Freeman
A beautifully written memoir of how books helped Laura fall in love with food again after struggling for many years with anorexia.
Life Without Ed - Jenni Schaeffer
A guide to separating yourself from your eating disorder, based on Jenni's personal experience of recovery.
8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder - Costin & Grabb
Strategies for overcoming an eating disorder, written by two practitioners who also have experience of eating disorders.