Bulimia And Obesity
Eating disorders and obesity aren’t normally seen as issues that are linked, but these two seemingly different problems have many similarities. Eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia, and others can often overlap throughout the course of a person’s life. This is because a person can move from having a disorder to unhealthy eating and weight […]
Things You Should Never Say To Someone With An Eating Disorder
Talking to someone about their eating disorder, especially if they are a loved one, is never an easy thing to do. It will require a great deal of sensitivity and tact. Nowadays, eating disorders may be even more difficult to detect with all the fad diets that are so popular. It’s easy for an eating […]
Binge Eating And Depression
Many eating disorders start with an intention to lose weight, get in shape, or make some other improvement to one’s appearance. These good intentions, however, can quickly spiral into a full blown disorder such as anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating. While it’s not quite clear why certain people are more prone to eating disorders than […]
Using Acupuncture to Treat Binge Eating and Food Addiction
A disorder like binge eating can take control of a person’s health and make it difficult for them to live a normal life. People with binge eating disorder frequently consume unusually large amounts of food and feel unable to stop eating. Binge eating means more than overeating on occasion, it is a regular occurrence that […]
Comedian Releases Series About Bulimia
A new comedic web series takes a uniquely honest look at a young woman’s struggle with bulimia, and all the psychological struggles that go along with having an eating disorder. Comedian Jessie Kahnweiler struggled to get her series The Skinny out to audiences after spending 10 episodes exploring issues such as tumultuous relationships with romantic […]
Increasing Self Esteem In Eating Disorder Recovery
Self-esteem can be defined as a psychological term for the way people value themselves and their self-worth. Self-esteem is shaped by the unique circumstances and life experiences of each individual. For example, having positive experiences early on in life will instill a strong sense of self-esteem in a person. On the other hand, being brought […]
How To Tell A Partner About Your Eating Disorder
One of the least talked about difficulties that come with having an eating disorder is having to tell a spouse or partner about it. When you’re in a close relationship with someone who you’re spending the majority of your time with, living with, or otherwise sharing many aspects of your life with, it will become […]
Taking A Closer Look At Anorexia Myths
Public knowledge of mental health issues is a serious issue that can have consequences on how a community treats disorders and those who have them. Myths about mental disorders need to be dismantled in order to increase awareness and help reduce discrimination against those who suffer from them. One of the most widely misunderstood disorders […]
Bulimia And Alcoholism: Why Is It So Common?
A dual diagnosis of bulimia and alcoholism is surprisingly becoming more common, especially among women. Studies have recently revealed that individuals who suffer from bulimia are more likely to also become alcoholics when compared to others with eating disorders. In general, alcoholism, heavy drinking, and binge drinking are on the rise among Americans. On its […]
The Link Between PTSD And Eating Disorders
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? PTSD is a severe anxiety disorder that is the psychological result of exposure to an action or event. The most common events that cause PTSD include war or military combat, violent crime or other violent acts, any form of abuse, the death of a loved one, or an act […]