I thought that I would put together 5 of my favourite feel-good instagram posts for if you’re having a bad day and struggling during eating disorder recovery.

Often instagram can be quite triggering; photos of skinny girls in a bikini, EVERYONE sharing ‘what I ate today’, and seeing the ‘insta-perfect’ life.

In-fact I had to delete my instagram account when I was in recovery. I couldn’t seem to get out of the trap of comparing myself to others or looking at content that made my restrictive food rules even tighter!

A 2018 study, with participants from Australia, the United Kingdom and United Stated, found that seeking out images of ‘thinspiration’ or ‘fitspo’ and making body comparisons to this content, was associated with greater severity of eating disorder symptoms. Furthermore, following health food related instagram accounts was found to be associated with a tendency towards orthorexia (an obsession with ‘clean’ eating’).

I’ve spoken to many clients who had a similar experience. However, other people find instagram beneficial for their recovery.

If you like using instagram, then you might enjoy these 5 posts for times that you’re struggling with eating disorder recovery, you need a little positivity, or food for thought.

ONE – @laurajaneillustrations

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Thursday reminder: You’re doing great, even if it doesn’t always feel like it. Give yourself praise where you deserve it, celebrate your small wins, and don’t beat yourself up so much. Love starts from within 🌈✨ #youredoinggreat #yougotthis #keepgoing #youllbefine #midweekreminder #thursdaythoughts #celebrateyourwins #laurajaneillustrations #morningpickmeup

A post shared by Laura Jones (@laurajaneillustrations) on Jun 24, 2020 at 11:10pm PDT

TWO – @soolooka (swipe across)

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If you feel like you are doing bad, that’s not true. You keep earning stars and growing every day 🌟🌟 trust the journey, there’s love in there 😘🧡🧡🧡 . . . . . #soolooka #trusttheprocess #trustthejourney #selflovefirst #selflovequotes #selfloveclub #selfcarematters #selfgrowth #selfempowerment #innergrowth #selfcompassion #healingprocess #bekindtoyourself #gentlereminders

A post shared by Soolooka (@soolooka) on Dec 19, 2019 at 6:02am PST

THREE – @fineprintfoods

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Stop comparing, start celebrating! ♡ by @fineprintfood 💛🍑

A post shared by Katie Maneschi | fineprintfood (@fineprintfood) on Feb 25, 2020 at 12:45pm PST

FOUR – @mantramagazine

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Remember, you have a lot of love to give, and there are people that would love to reciprocate.

A post shared by Mantra Wellness Magazine (@mantramagazine) on Jun 28, 2020 at 2:06am PDT

FIVE – @psychologiesmagazine

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How are you unwinding over the Easter weekend? We love this beautiful message from @wordsmeetwalls 😊 ⠀ .⠀ #psychologiesmagazine #easterweekend #bookstagram #books #reading #positivevibes #positivity #selfcare #happiness #bekind #mindfulliving #conciousliving #lifecoach #spring #springquotes #quotestagram #lifecoachforwomen #kindness #reflection #selfimprovement #wordsofwisdom #quoteoftheday #psychology #mindfulness #mentalhealthawareness #feelgood

A post shared by Psychologies mental wellbeing (@psychologiesmagazine) on Apr 21, 2019 at 1:41am PDT

I hope you liked this post.

What is your favoruite instagram account to inspire recovery from an eating disorder (or good mental health)?

P.S. you can follow me on instagram @rachel.evans.phd

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REMINDER to do one thing today for YOU 💕 . I think that sometimes when there is so much going on in the world, we can feel guilty for taking time to do nice things or being kind to ourselves. . But who is that way of thinking helping? NO-ONE! . Neglecting yourself can be a recipe for burnout and overwhelm. . Since I started making it a priority 🚫 not to check my emails before breakfast 🧘‍♀️ to meditate daily, even if that's just observing my breathing for 30 seconds AND 🐱 cuddling my cat and singing/talking to her like she's baby I have felt less overwhelmed and more productive when I work. . What can you do for yourself today?

A post shared by Eating Disorder Recovery (@rachel.evans.phd) on Jun 8, 2020 at 9:58am PDT