Category Archives: Eating Disorders

Life can often be stressful. Whether it’s financial pressures, job uncertainties, or personal relationships, the chaos can feel overwhelming and out of control. In these moments, people often grasp at the one aspect they believe they can manage – their bodies. The Intersection of Eating Disorder...

An estimated 30 million Americans will confront an eating disorder during their lifetime, a significant portion of whom are college students. This critical period of transition to college life presents both excitement and numerous stressors, which can catalyze the development of eating disorders. Co...

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Dear You,  “How are you?”  These are the three most purposeless words in the world of communication. First, the person asking doesn’t really want to know, and second, the person responding doesn’t tell the truth. Every time this question comes up in passing, what un...

“Your brain can be your most powerful asset. But if not used properly, it can be your biggest liability.” – Robert T. Kiyosaki. Our brains are astounding, but they have weaknesses that can wreak havoc on your life. Your brain becomes influenced easily, picking up patterns and creat...

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Find yourself deep in the fridge when you’re stressed, for reasons other than hunger? You’re not alone. Emotional eating affects many people, and it can be a tough cycle to break. Here, we’ll take a look at why emotional eating happens, the shame that many people feel after binge e...

Every year, just before the weather begins to warm, the inevitable occurs: weight loss ads and commercials begin popping up on television and social media. A sea of reminders that society expects bodies to look a certain way can make it difficult to figure out how to accept your body, no matter how ...

Anxiety disorders are common mental health conditions that may coincide with eating disorders. According to the article Anxiety and Disordered Eating, approximately 65 percent of all patients with eating disorders also have at least one anxiety disorder that predates the eating disorder and may pers...