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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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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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
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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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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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