It is not uncommon to struggle with appearance. Many stand in front of the mirror or look at a picture of themselves only to point out all the minor flaws they’d like to change. It may cause some discomfort or unease, but it doesn’t affect their ability to live a normal life. Most brush it […]
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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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Anxiety stimulates a fight or flight response. In the body, it can lead to the sudden release of stress hormones. Have you been wondering how to go about managing anxiety in day-to-day situations? Here’s why working on it now is crucial. There Isn’t Just One Type of Anxiety What do you have to be anxious
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Although not common knowledge, eating disorders often co-occur with substance abuse. Studies suggest that 50% of those suffering from an eating disorder are also abusing substances, a rate five times greater than that of the general population. Other research shows that 30%-50% of all people suffering with bulimia have a co-occurring substance us disorder, while
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Although many people can understand anxiety or depression, many find someone causing intentional harm to themselves confusing. Because self-harm often appears traumatic and violent, it could look like an attempt at suicide. Individuals with an eating disorder may restrict, binge, purge, or over exercise, but self-harm is equally as damaging. Self-harm can be scary for
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Most people, especially women, see flaws in their bodies that they wish they could change. In some cases, they take steps to exercise and eat healthier to improve how they look. However, some women take this to the extreme, which can lead to eating disorders. Because of that, it’s important to understand anorexia and depression
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It’s clear that regular exercise has many mental and physical health benefits. Studies show that it reduces the risk of certain health problems and improves mood and self-esteem. However, is it possible to exercise too much? Is exercise addiction a real issue? Exercise Addiction Overview Believe it or not, compulsive exercise is a behavioral disorder
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Mary was 17 years old when her eating disorder began; it consumed her life, as is this case with so many women who suffer. Due to the stigma often surrounding eating disorders and the confusion surrounding the symptoms, many women do not seek treatment. However, Mary was different. She had tried to heal herself for
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By: Laura Cordova ALC, NCC Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental disorder that impacts 1-2% of the U.S. population, but because it often goes undiagnosed, those affected could be higher. Although this disorder been around for some time, clinicians continue to strive to gain a more thorough understanding of the symptoms and treatments. BDD
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By: Maggie Klyce, LICSW, PIP Suicide. It is a topic that people tend to avoid talking about, a highly-stigmatized topic, and one that evokes shame in sufferers and fear in loved ones. However, we need to be discussing suicide. Â According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is one death by suicide in
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