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There are so many moments, experiences, and emotions intertwined in someone’s recovery process that no one knows about, hears about or understands. When I started working in Behavioral Health, I was under the impression I was informed about most topics, such as treatment, medication, potential...

Fact: Eating disorders are extremely common; about 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from them at some point in their lives. Myth: Eating disorders are only about food.  Eating disorder types include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. While these are the most...

There is a complex relationship between eating disorders and substance abuse that is not fully understood. For example, a substance use disorder can occur before, during, or after the onset of an eating disorder. In addition, it is unknown whether one condition replaces or obscures another, if one d...

In its most simplistic form, diet culture believes that physical appearance and body shape are more crucial than psychological, physical, and general well-being. It’s the idea that controlling our body, particularly our diet – by limiting what and how much we eat – is normal. Even ...

Life can be stressful at times. You may face financial challenges, loss of a job or relationships, or instability in other areas. When things feel chaotic, overwhelming and out of control, it’s common to focus on the one thing you do have power over – your body.  Unfortunately, this...

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Monster: noun:  1. a strange or horrible creature. 2. an extremely wicked or cruel being. If you pulled out the dictionary and searched for “eating disorders”, directly underneath, you should find the same definitions that appear under “monster.”  Does it actually h...

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...

Trauma.  Six letters.  Two syllables.  A mixture of emotions: unfiltered confusion, anxiety, and fear – tightly wound into a simple word.  Here at Eating Disorder Solutions, we understand that trauma feels and appears differently in every case. Trauma doesn’t have one...