Supporting a Loved One with an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders are a serious illness that impacts millions of people. If someone you love is caught up in this pattern of self-hatred and self-destruction, it can be very difficult and scary. The good news is that recovery is possible, and family and close friends can play an extremely important role in guiding and supporting […]
The Connection Between Depression and Eating Disorders
Both depression and eating disorders are complicated conditions that can be a challenge to recognize and treat. The psychological issues that underlie an eating disorder need to be addressed before any progress can be made toward recovery. Oftentimes, a person with an eating disorder will struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. […]
How Our Obsession With Celebrities Is Fueling Eating Disorders
A leading pediatrician in the U.K. blames the rise in eating disorders among young people today on the media’s obsession with celebrities and their bodies in particular. In recent years, exposure to the lives and bodies of celebrities has saturated the media even more. The result of this focus has had a profound effect on […]
Supporting A Partner Or Spouse With An Eating Disorder
It’s difficult to watch a person you love to deny themselves food and cause damage to their body and overall health. A partner of someone with an eating disorder will have an especially hard time understanding the nature of the disorder and accepting that their loved one does indeed have it. Oftentimes, a partner will […]
Eating Disorders and Alcohol – The Trend of “Drunkorexia”
Of the many forms that eating disorders can take, the newest trend that has especially become an issue on college campuses is the mixing of anorexia and alcohol consumption. The term “drunkorexia” has been popping up recently in various articles, websites, and blogs as an issue that abuse counselors are now dealing with mainly among […]
Practice Self Love During Eating Disorder Recovery
The process of accepting your body while recovering from an eating disorder isn’t an easy process. Some days you’ll feel that you’ve made a lot of progress, and other days you feel discouraged and frustrated by falling back into old patterns. Going to therapy helps, but for the rest of the day and week, the […]