Your body image is the way you view your physical self. When you struggle with body image issues, you do not see yourself as others do. In fact, you do not see yourself as you actually are. This can make you strive for ideals that do not balance with reality. How Body Image Issues Begin…
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Both anorexia and bulimia can seriously damage your body. These conditions take a greater physical toll than most other mental health problems. However, in anorexia vs bulimia, what’s the difference? Each of these eating disorders begin for a wide range of reasons. Each has roots in a poor self-image and a desire for greater control…
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When you want eating disorder treatment for yourself or a woman you love, sifting through many options proves overwhelming. So how do you narrow your field of options to the right ones? What are the qualities of the best eating disorder treatment programs? You Need Individualized Treatment When you seek help for your eating disorder,…
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Anxiety stimulates a fight or flight response. In the body, it can lead to the sudden release of stress hormones. Have you been wondering how to go about managing anxiety in day-to-day situations? Here’s why working on it now is crucial. There Isn’t Just One Type of Anxiety What do you have to be anxious…
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to join and promote suicide prevention awareness. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and it is a leading cause of premature death among individuals suffering from an eating disorder, a mental illness with the highest mortality rate.
Binge eating is a disorder. It’s not a moral failing or a lack of willpower. Because mood disorders can be a cause or a result of this disorder, getting depression and binge eating treatment concurrently can be useful. Here’s what this looks like. Understanding the Urge to Binge Bingeing on food is compulsive overeating. You…
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People used to believe that an eating disorder was little more than a diet choice. Healthy nutrition advocates and experts have worked hard to counteract this mistaken notion. Because of their work, there are now numerous types of treatment for eating disorders. Here’s how this knowledge can help you today. Commit to a Therapeutic Approach…
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The beginning of fall is often associated with the start of a new school year and for many the transition to their first year of college. While this transition is usually an exciting time, it can also bring about increased levels of stress, anxiety, and overall unfamiliar territory. “Historically, September and October have been my…
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It’s clear that regular exercise has many mental and physical health benefits. Studies show that it reduces the risk of certain health problems and improves mood and self-esteem. However, is it possible to exercise too much? Is exercise addiction a real issue? Exercise Addiction Overview Believe it or not, compulsive exercise is a behavioral disorder…
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Do you worry about a family member or friend who exhibits signs of an eating disorder? It’s likely hard for you to understand how making better food choices is difficult. However, there’s more to eating disorders than eating the right foods or simply eating at all. You can learn how to help someone with an…
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