The Link Between Abuse And Eating Disorders
Understanding The Link Statistics show that there is an undeniable link between those who suffer from eating disorders and a history of experiencing abuse. As many as 30% of individuals who have some form of an eating disorder have also been the victim of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. The trauma of experiencing things such […]
Did Bulimia Play A Role In Amy Winehouse’s Death?
Singer Amy Winehouse’s struggles with drug addiction and alcoholism were well documented by the media (especially the paparazzi) during her short life. The young singer’s thin, fragile frame and sometimes puffy face were attributed to her heavy drug use and alcohol consumption. But Amy’s close friends and family, and even some of the people she […]
Approaching A Loved One About Their Eating Disorder
One of the most difficult things a friend, partner, or family can be faced with is approaching a loved one about their eating disorder. Because this is one of the most dreaded conversations that most people simply don’t know how to start, it can be all too easy to simply keep ignoring the issue and […]
What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
The term body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD for short, may not be a widely understood condition but its effects on a person’s psychological and physical health can be devastating. The disorder was first named by a psychiatrist in 1886 and described as a “fear of deformity and painful desperation”. Today much more is known about […]
Low Self Esteem And Eating Disorders
Low self esteem has been linked to a number of mental health problems, including eating disorders. This doesn’t necessarily mean that every person who experiences low self esteem has some type of mental health problem. Nonetheless, low self esteem is a big factor when we talk about eating disorders like bulimia or anorexia, depression, or […]
Can Anorexia Be Treated Like An Addiction?
At first, someone with an addiction and someone with an eating disorder like anorexia may seem to be struggling with completely different issues. The person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol abuses the substance because they are preoccupied with a sensation. On the other hand, someone with anorexia or another eating disorder is consumed […]
Missouri First State To Require Insurance Companies To Treat Eating Disorders
One state is taking big steps in fighting eating disorders. Missouri has just become the first state in the U.S. to pass a law requiring health insurance companies to cover treatment for all eating disorders. The law will begin taking effect next month (August 2015) and will help expand the coverage of health care plans […]
The Link Between Cocaine and Anorexia
Co-occurring disorders can come in the form of common links between particular drugs and associated mental health issues. The effects of certain drugs can influence or provide relief to specific symptoms of disorders, making them more likely to be an issue of addiction for someone that disorder. In the case of patients with anorexia, a […]
Eating Healthy After Eating Disorder Recovery
A big part of recovering from an eating disorder is re-learning how to have a healthy, balanced diet. This is also one of the most challenging aspects of recovery for many recovering from anorexia, bulimia, or other general eating disorders. The time it takes to resume a relatively normal eating habit depends on the individual, […]
Distinguishing Between OCD and An Eating Disorder
A person who has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder will have repetitive, unwanted thoughts or obsessions that create feelings of severe anxiety. They will also engage in repetitive behaviors in an attempt to dispel the uncomfortable feelings caused by the thoughts. Their behavior will begin to interfere with life responsibilities, such as work, school, or […]