Category Archives: Eating Disorders

“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...

Everybody has insecurities: those little things we view as imperfections that we may want to change or hide from others. The continuous barrage of images pushing a very specific ‘ideal’ only serves to emphasize these insecurities, which beauty companies and fad diet brands use to get their audie...

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is an often-overlooked form of disordered eating that involves the overconsumption of food. This happens when a person keeps eating past the point of feeling full. You may keep going despite an uncomfortable fullness and eat even when not hungry. Binges typically involve ...

Eating disorders and disordered eating habits are complex and nuanced subjects. They manifest in various forms and affect individuals differently, making it challenging to distinguish between disordered eating and an eating disorder. While many people may engage in disordered eating behaviors occasi...

What’s Important When Choosing an Eating Disorder Program?  Choosing the right facility is critical to ensure you or your loved one is receiving the necessary level of treatment for eating disorders. There are many levels of care to take into consideration, and will depend on the severity of ...