Purging is hard on the body, which can lead to both short-term and long-term health issues. We will walk you through the potential complications of this type of eating disorder. Purging Defined The term “purging” is used to describe any behaviors used to compensate for something that the person with the eating disorder ate. This […]
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Binge eating disorder is a mental health problem characterized by a compulsion to consume a larger amount of food than usual and feel like they can’t stop. This eating disorder can have harmful physical, psychological, and emotional consequences and requires treatment to prevent serious complications. To fully understand this eating disorder, looking at risk factors,
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Most people have some foods that they don’t like, and some adults identify themselves as picky eaters. However, extreme picky eating or avoidance of food may actually be a form of an eating disorder. Let’s look at the specific signs that selective eating may indicate a disorder, its negative impact on relationships and mental health,
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Understanding the different levels of care when seeking out eating disorder treatment is essential to making an informed decision about what type of care is best for you. But trying to decode the many acronyms used in a treatment setting can feel overwhelming. We will explore the unique benefits that partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and
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For some people, their eating disorder becomes the source of arguments within their most important relationships. The person with the disorder may feel misunderstood by their friends and family. Meanwhile, their loved ones want to help but may not know how. These experiences are common for those suffering from an eating disorder. Today we will
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Many are familiar with the soothing, calming effects coloring, doodling, or drawing can have on a person. Adult coloring books have flooded the market in recent years and provide a fun and simple way to get creative, decompress, and relieve stress. However, using art as part of therapy involves a different process. Let’s look at
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You may be wondering if your eating patterns are significant enough to be classified as an eating disorder. In this article, we will review some signs of disordered eating and explain the differences between disordered eating and an eating disorder. Signs of Disordered Eating Disordered eating is any behavior indicating that food is playing a
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Mood swings are a normal part of eating disorder recovery, yet they may still concern those experiencing them. Individuals in recovery dealing with mood swings need to know they are not alone. These emotions are part of the recovery process, and there are ways to manage emotional reactions. This blog post will discuss the causes
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Many people suffering from an eating disorder are also struggling with excessive physical activity. An estimated 39-48% of people with eating disorders are also suffering from an exercise addiction.1 In this article, we will walk through the signs of disordered eating, some red flags of exercise addiction, and how to get help for eating and
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When people hear “eating disorder,” they often think of specific diagnoses such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia. A lesser-known but equally difficult diagnosis is atypical anorexia, which is one of the eating disorder subtypes. Atypical anorexia is a severe and potentially life-threatening disorder. In this blog post, we will explore atypical anorexia, its symptoms, risks,
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