Many myths surround the causes of eating disorders, who develops one, and the seriousness of the illness. Often these myths increase the stigma and may prevent those needing help from seeking treatment. […]
Approximately 4.7 million women will have their lives threatened by bulimia nervosa. Like other eating disorders, bulimia is complicated and not fully understood. Those suffering will often binge on large amounts of food and then purge their calories through behaviors [...]
The holidays invoke a sense of excitement and a hopeful feeling of the good times to come for most people. After all, most holiday traditions include family, gifts, games, parties, and overall fun. But for those suffering from an eating [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
It is hard for people to understand that eating disorders are not a choice, they are not a lifestyle. Someone with an eating disorder is not trying to garner attention; they are not choosing to battle a life-altering mental health [...]
The binge-purge cycle of bulimia nervosa consists of behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. It is a cycle of intense shame for those struggling and can be a source of confusion for loved ones as to why the individual doesn’t “just stop.” The cycle [...]
The National Eating Disorders Association estimates that 20 million women meet criteria for an eating disorder at some point during their lives. In recent studies of NCAA athletes, over one-third of female athletes reported attitudes and symptoms placing them at risk [...]
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 [...]
Mary was 17 years old when her eating disorder began; it consumed her life, as is this case with so many women who suffer. Due to the stigma often surrounding eating disorders and the confusion surrounding the symptoms, many women [...]