When was the last time you stepped on a scale? And what was your response to the number you saw? When you struggle with a condition like body dysmorphia or an eating disorder, you have a tumultuous relationship with the scale. Plenty of people hesitate the moment before the LED number flashes at their feet. […]
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Family and Eating Disorders Eating disorders are detrimental to the person experiencing them, but the condition affects more than the individual. Family members feel the effects of eating disorders, too, but often don’t receive the same attention and support. When someone in the family struggles with disordered eating, everyone in the family is affected in
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A New Approach to the New Year It’s January, that time of year when everyone sets out to become a better version of themselves. Most often, we find that people begin long-winded resolutions with rigid guidelines for achievement, while media outlets strategize on how to push them along during their progress. Typically, resolutions come from
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Navigating the Holidays with an Eating Disorder The last few months of the year are full of festivities typically involving food. From the candy at Halloween, the endless spread of delights at Thanksgiving, the sweet treats and flavorful spreads at Christmas, and ringing in the new year with tasty displays of festive foods, the holidays
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Dealing with an Eating Disorder During the Holidays By Jessica Carter Although holiday celebrations may look a little different this year, it can still be a time of increased anxiety for those suffering from an Eating Disorder. This time of year emphasizes social gatherings, increased talk of food, diet, and body image, which can increase
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Exploring the Connection Between Eating Disorders and Alcohol Use The relationship between eating disorders and alcohol use continues to increase throughout our society. Often, alcohol abuse is utilized as an unhealthy response to regulate emotions and cope with stressors, much like eating disorders. Unfortunately, research continues to show that women who suffer from Anorexia tend
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Information on Anorexia It is estimated that approximately one percent of women will suffer from Anorexia in their lifetime. Complications associated with Anorexia holds the second-highest mortality rate of all psychological disorders. Unfortunately, many people are not fully aware of the lifelong risks and complications associated with prolonged restricting. According to Eating Disorder Hope, only
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Is Isolation Increasing the Amount of Eating Disorders? By Jessica Carter Our lives have changed drastically over the past several months. Many women have gone from the hustle and bustle of daily living to social isolation, distancing ourselves from friends and family. For those with an eating disorder, COVID–19 has created the perfect storm. The
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Stay on Track with Your Eating Disorder Recovery College is filled with both exciting changes and potential challenges, especially for those in eating disorder recovery. Please keep in mind these recommendations for maintaining recovery while heading off to college this year. #1: Maintain Consistency with your Treatment Team The first and most important thing you
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The Common Link Between Anxiety and Eating Disorders Eating Disorders and Anxiety Disorders often occur in partnership with one another. Recent research suggests that as many as two-thirds of those suffering from Eating Disorders also have a co-occurring Anxiety Disorder. What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a term that encompasses feelings of nervousness, fear, worry, and
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