The Intricate Link Between Shame And Eating Disorders
First Things First: What is Shame? Shame is a complex emotion often characterized by a sense of worthlessness, self-doubt, and inadequacy. It’s more than just feeling embarrassed or guilty about a specific action; it’s a profound feeling that one is fundamentally flawed or inadequate as a person. Importantly, shame tends to be internalized, leading individuals…
The Role Of Social Media In Eating Disorder Development
Eating disorders occur when one’s eating behavior is altered in a manner that adversely affects their mental and/or physical health. Experts have found significant evidence that links social media use with the onset or perpetuation of eating disorders. A variety of studies and sources have indicated that the rising number of individuals struggling with eating…
The Connection Between Trauma and Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are complex conditions that could affect people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds, with trauma being considered as one of its leading contributing factors. Studies have shown that individuals with a history of physical and/or psychological trauma are more susceptible to developing disordered eating behaviors in their life as compared to individuals with…
How To Recognize The Signs And Symptoms Of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are complex conditions. They are an example of a maladaptive coping behavior that affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Without appropriate intervention, eating disorders can cause a variety of severe physical, emotional, and psychological consequences. Fortunately, with a specialized treatment plan, people can recover from their eating disorder and go on…
The Dangers Of Dieting And How It Can Lead To Eating Disorders
These days, the idea of dieting is everywhere – from social media influencers talking about going on juice cleanses or bone broth fasts, to food companies offering pre-packaged diet food, to magazine covers shilling a brand new way of eating that promises to help you finally lose weight for good. In fact, dieting is so…
Muscle Dysmorphia And Eating Disorders
Muscle dysmorphia (MD) is a body dysmorphic disorder that shares a number of similar features with eating disorders (ED). Although it is not necessarily abnormal or unhealthy for an individual to take pride in their appearance, having an unhealthy and irrational obsession over one’s muscular form and appearance usually results in dissatisfaction and could negatively…
Nutritional Therapy For Anorexia Nervosa
Treating an eating disorder demands joint effort from a team of specialists in medicine, psychology, and nutrition. The specialized knowledge of RDs who have experience in treating anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders through nutritional therapy is essential in addressing the medical and nutritional challenges that come with these disorders. The expertise and knowledge of…
Bulimia Nervosa Symptoms And Effective Treatments
Bulimia nervosa (usually shortened to bulimia) is a serious and possibly life-threatening type of eating disorder. People who suffer from bulimia usually consume huge amounts of food (or binge) even when they’re not hungry—and usually in secret—with no control over their eating behavior, and then purge in order to unload those additional calories and avoid…
Binge Eating Disorder Symptoms And Treatment
Written by ‘Ai Pono Hawaii Staff Writer Binge eating disorder (typically abbreviated as BED) is an eating disorder that’s characterized by two key features: first, eating a large quantity of food (the precise amount is not formally described but it’s usually greater than what most people would typically consume) within a short period of time…
What Is The Most Successful Treatment For Anorexia Nervosa?
Anorexia nervosa (frequently referred to simply as anorexia, or as AN) is a serious and potentially life-threatening eating disorder that can be successfully treated with the right treatment program that’s individually designed and delivered by an experienced team of specialists. Signs and Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia is characterized by extreme food restriction as well…