When people hear the term “anorexia nervosa,” they often associate it solely with restrictive eating habits or extreme weight loss. However, it is not just an eating disorder with visible physical symptoms. Anorexia is a psychological disorder that profoundly impacts an individual’s mental and emotional well-being. Given its severe effects on mental health, can anorexia […]
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One of the biggest obstacles in treating eating disorders is relapse. Stress-induced relapse occurs when your stress levels are too high to maintain your recovery, and you resort to past eating disorder behaviors and routines that made you feel better, giving you a sense of control. Understanding what stress-induced relapse is, how it affects those
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Eating disorders can significantly impact your overall health and well-being, but did you know that they can also greatly affect your skin? Eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia can cause many skin issues, from acne to hair loss. Let’s review some of the most common skin problems that can occur due to eating disorders
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For people recovering from an eating disorder like anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, it’s a multifaceted process that requires assessing a wide range of factors and the role that each play. However, identifying emotional triggers is often only part of the process. Past traumas inform our responses to external stimuli and learning how to heal
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Stress plagues us all, coming up at seemingly the worst times and affecting our daily lives. There are many healthy ways to deal with stress, from support groups to hobbies and even just hanging out with friends. Some of the effects of stress lead individuals to turn to food for comfort. While this may seem
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Written by Kate Fisch, LCSW – AVP of Clinical Partnerships, Eating Disorder Network A common stumbling block on the road to eating disorder recovery is ongoing negative body image thoughts. Even after someone has progressed towards recovery by significantly decreasing their eating disorder behaviors and repairing their relationship with food, negative body image concerns
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If you or someone you love suffers from both depression and an eating disorder, you probably know a little bit about how the two conditions work together, each one making the other problem worse and more difficult to overcome. Difficult, but not impossible. Although studies show a known connection between depression and eating disorders, they
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Many parents know the struggle of getting their children to eat nutritious foods all too well. Most of the time, they can get them to eat their fruits and veggies with a little coaxing and negotiations, leaving all right with their ongoing development. However, in some cases, these bouts of picky eating could signify something
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You can probably infer many physical consequences a person may suffer when they intentionally starve themselves. Things like: A person with anorexia will likely lose weight detrimentally, and a lack of nutrients will show in her hair, skin, and nails. In addition, they will experience headaches, stomach pain, bone density issues, and heart problems. But
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