Social Isolation And Eating Disorders
One of the biggest threats to someone’s eating disorder recovery is surprisingly social isolation. It’s unfortunate because many people recovering from anorexia or bulimia tend to put support, community, and connection to others on the backburner as they progress in recovery in other ways. Because eating disorder behavior occurs in secrecy and isolation, disconnecting oneself […]
How Anxiety Plays A Role In An Eating Disorder
What is anxiety? Anxiety can describe several disorders that include symptoms of nervousness, a general sense of apprehension, intense fear, and excessive worry. Not all anxiety is bad, however. Anxiety is a natural part of being human and it serves an important purpose and is a perfectly normal response to most of life’s stresses. Anxiety […]
Repressing Emotions And Anorexia
Most of us can honestly say that we spend a lot of time and energy repressing emotions, or otherwise finding ways to avoid facing them. This is especially true when it comes to experiencing unpleasant emotions, such as sadness, loneliness, grief, anger, or anxiety. Avoiding those feelings by simply refusing to acknowledge their existence may […]
5 Communications Skills for Recovery
One of the biggest obstacles to recovery is communication as many addicts lack critical skills in connecting and working through issues with other people. Learning how to communicate more effectively is a major point that addicts must focus on individual and group therapy in order to experience progress. Communicating with other people directly may be […]
Answering Delusions
Addiction and destructive behaviors are often rooted in thinking. Anxieties, feelings of shame, or a sense of out of control-ness are often the root causes for which addictive behavior is a powerful symptom. Addiction can also be sustained by overly positive understandings or justifications for your behavior, that keep you from recognizing your problem or […]
Staying Sober When Life Gets Overwhelming
Sobriety would be easy if you always felt satisfied, content, and in control of life all the time. Unfortunately, that’s not reality. A human being living in the world is going to inevitably face times when they feel like they are facing more than they can handle. The experience of recovery can often feel like […]
Marijuana Can Affect Teen Mental Health
Although there are many conflicting beliefs about marijuana and how harmful or addictive it can be to users, a new study suggests that cannabis can actually have very negative effects on a young person’s mental health. Marijuana has become more prevalent in our culture as many states have legalized the drug for medicinal purposes and […]
Letting Go Of Control Issues And Anorexia
Eating disorder experts have been investigating possible connections between perfectionism, control, and anorexia for years and have finally confirmed their suspicions that the disorder is linked with those traits. A recent international study conducted on over 300 women in both the U.S. and Europe found that there was a correlation between the severity of their […]
Will Arnett Tackles His Own Addiction in “Flaked”
Comedic actor, Will Arnett is most known for his roles on “Arrested Development” and “30 Rock” but his most recent venture is a more personal project drawing on many of his own experiences. Arnett wrote and produced the new Netflix series “Flaked” along with co-creator Mark Chappell as a “dramedy” starring himself in the role […]
6 Things To Tell Yourself When You Get Alcohol Cravings
Even alcoholics who have been in recovery for decades occasionally experience a craving for a drink. Part of admitting you’re an alcoholic and going into recovery is knowing that you’ll never be able to drink, even in moderation, and that you’ll need to be prepared to deal with cravings rather than give into them. Recovery […]