Ask an Expert

Update: Due to COVID-19 and the added pressure on those working in health fields (including those from our Exper panel), we have temporarily closed our Ask An Expert submission form.

Please check back as we will be opening it again in the future. In the meantime, you can read responses to previously submitted questions below!

Recently published answers:

Is Skin Picking a Form of Self-Harm?

Managing IBS in Eating Disorder Recovery?

FODMAP Diet and Eating Disorder Recovery?

What is ‘Transference’ and Does it Make Me Bad at Therapy?

“Healthy Eating” and Eating Disorder Recovery?

Intervening if you think your adult child is suicidal?

How do you boost self-esteem in eating disorder recovery?

Handling food anxiety in eating disorder recovery?

Adding in exercise once you’re weight restored?

 Disclaimer: This column is meant to serve as a safe place to ask questions and get opinions from educated professionals. Please always consult your own team before making any changes to your medication, activities, or recovery process. Although our Experts are certified professionals in their area, their advice may not be suitable for your situation, and thus is not to be taken in place of that given by your recovery team and/or family doctor or personal therapist. Please use your own good judgment, and consult a licensed mental or physical health practitioner for specific treatment. In the case of a crisis, please do not rely on this column. Please contact one of the Helplines listed in our Resources section if you feel you are a harm to yourself or in need of emergency support.