Can we start by saying just how glad we are that you looked for information on talking to your family member about your eating disorder? That takes courage, and we hope you are proud of yourself. Now that you’ve made this first big step let’s discuss what you can do to make the most of […]
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Have you found yourself asking, “why do I randomly binge eat?” There are plenty of binge eating causes and it can be tough to narrow down the causes in individual cases. It’s ok to occasionally consume large amounts of food when you’re with friends or want to treat yourself to a good meal. But binge
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Trauma affects us in many ways and can lead to issues like eating disorders and other problems that render us unable to cope with tough situations. As a leading cause of many problems, it’s easy to link traumatic conditions like PTSD to eating disorders that can impact an individual in many ways. But what exactly
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You don’t have to live long to pick up on the societal pressure to be thin. Think back on your own childhood and adolescence. When did you start to hear adults talk about dieting or needing to lose weight? At what age did your peers begin to comment on and make fun of one another’s
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While many other well-known eating disorders — like bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa — get all the headlines, ARFID is the silent disorder plaguing the nation. Even if it isn’t as widely discussed, ARFID is one of the more dangerous disorders not only because it’s an eating disorder but due to its nature and how
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Eating good food can feel fun. Mealtime brings people together and offers us an opportunity to try new flavors and enjoy another person’s often hard and creative work. It can be tough to tell where our appreciation for food ends and binge eating begins. Today we’ll look at the warning signs for binge eating disorder
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Children’s appetites can vary from kid to kid. Maybe they try everything you put in front of them, or maybe they latch onto a few favorites they request every night. Lots of kids are picky about their food. However, there is a difference between having some favorite foods and being overly picky to the point
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If you’re someone who binge eats, you might be thinking, “I feel like I can’t control myself around food and I don’t know why.” And if you love someone who binge eats, maybe you’re thinking, “Sounds like a problem with a simple solution to me. Forget worrying about your mental health. Just stop eating so
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For those who don’t struggle with anorexia, it can be difficult to understand. How could someone just not eat? And while we may never fully grasp what a person with anorexia might be going through, it’s a good idea for us to try, especially if someone we love starves themselves or seems headed in that
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We certainly know more about the plight of transgender people than we did a few decades ago. Still, there is so much to learn. Maybe you’re unsure about a few things yourself. Today we’re going to look specifically at the topic of transgender dysmorphia. If you or a loved one struggle to identify with your
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