Growing up, one of the most repetitive phrases we hear revolves around the importance of having strong bones. Most kids grow up hearing that drinking milk will lead to the strongest and sturdiest foundation of bones as they grow older. But there are more prominent reasons that such a heavy emphasis is placed on habits …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
We see portrayals of eating disorders on TV and in movies, we read about the risks on social media, and we might even have a friend or family member who struggles with an eating disorder. Maybe we struggle with one ourselves? It’s hard to sort through fact and fiction. How many people have eating disorders? …
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Many of us endure a complicated relationship with food. However, if you have found your way to this article, you may be trying to determine if your eating habits are more than complicated—are they indicative of a clinical eating disorder. To help you on your way, let’s look at all types of eating disorders recognized …
