When we think about someone recovering from an eating disorder, it often slips our mind that changes in their body may mean they will need new clothes. Before recovery, a main component of an eating disorder is a negative body image, this usually includes body dissatisfaction, body image distortions, overvaluation of weight, body comparisons and…
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Smartphones have propelled us into the digital age and opened the window for instant communication. Social media apps, such as Instagram, are proven to play a significant role for those susceptible to eating disordered behaviors, anxiety, and depression, but now research is showing dating apps can also be a key influence. A recent Harvard research study revealed that…
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How does it feel to struggle with an eating disorder? Is it lonely? Is it a dark place? Lauren understands how an eating disorder can make you feel. She was in a dark place, a world out of control. Struggling with eating disorders for 15 years, she felt alone – in her mind that was…
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It seems that we deal with stress daily. We shouldn’t be surprised that our stress sometimes gets the best of us with the countless activities that occupy our time. Between work, school, home, relationships – our minds and bodies are in constant motion. However, stress can become a problem when we find ourselves unable to…
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Social media is one of the greatest communication tools and has changed the way we engage with one another. The social media platform allows us to connect and communicate with anyone, anywhere – whether we post a picture, send a tweet, or update our status. Our lives can be on full display as little or…
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May is Mental Health Month – a time to raise awareness about the importance of good mental health. Last year’s theme, 4Mind4Body, has been expanded to the next level this year and we are looking at the connection between spirituality and mental health, particularly in eating disorders. As humans, each of us is composed of mind,…
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Your sense of self-worth has a strong connection to your body image. However, what do you do when there is a disconnect? CBT used in eating disorder treatment is a powerful tool that yields excellent results. How could this treatment option change your life? CBT Helps When You Lose Sight of Your Inherent Worth Cognitive…
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Religion can provide the support and guidance that some people need in order to overcome challenges, such as an eating disorder. In many cases, Christian based eating disorder treatment centers can help. Using Religion in Eating Disorder Recovery There’s no single cause of an eating disorder. While a fixation over weight and appearance certainly has…
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Maria’s struggle with an eating disorder and her journey to recovery are relatable to many other women. She was a victim of sexual abuse that began at age 12 and lasted throughout her adolescence. The abuse left her feeling she had little control in life. She searched to find ways to regain that control. At first,…
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Most people, especially women, see flaws in their bodies that they wish they could change. In most cases, they take steps to exercise and eat healthier to improve how they look. However, some women take this to the extreme, which leads to potential eating disorders. Because of that, it’s important to understand anorexia and depression…
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