If you’re in recovery, returning to campus can be stressful. These resources from Proud2Bme, NEDA’s online community for young people, will help you feel prepared to start this semester on a high note. 

Worry Less, Enjoy More: The Freshman Year Survival Guide

Starting college is rough on everyone, especially when you’re coping with an eating disorder or body image issues. A few Proud2Bme bloggers offered their best pieces of advice for staying body positive, making friends and coping with triggers.

Recovering from an Eating Disorder in College: A Survival Guide

“You can, and you will fight these thoughts and live a life free of ED. This takes hard work, perseverance, and patience.” Check out Annie’s top five tips for surviving college in recovery.

5 Ways to Make Your Campus a Safe Space for Recovery: A Countdown

Kimberly discusses five ways students can try to shape this semester into an empowered one.

Colleges Need More Eating Disorder Resources

“If I could offer one piece of advice to a college freshman who is in recovery, it would be this: DO NOT listen to what anyone else tells you about weight, food and diets.”

Activism is a Lifestyle, Not a College Major!

Whether your ultimate career goal is to launch your own body-posi fashion label or counsel adolescents struggling with an eating disorder, Proud2Bme writers prove that you can study almost anything and still be an involved, aware and committed activist!

Diana Denza is NEDA’s communications associate.