Dangers Of Laxative Abuse: The Disorder No One Really Talks About
At some point in your life, you have probably struggled to go to the bathroom — it happens to everyone. You might have taken a laxative once or twice to deal with the discomfort and get things moving down there, so to speak. However, there are serious dangers of laxative abuse, and you might not…
Changing Your Tone: How Negative Self-Talk Keeps You Trapped In Your Eating Disorder
Every once in a while, we all have harsh thoughts. You should have finished your assignment earlier. You are definitely going to get fired if you are late to work. Your friends do not actually like you all that much. These thoughts are, for most people, fleeting and easily resolved with a little bit of…
How To Prepare For Eating Disorder Treatment: 5 Tips For Success
Preparing for eating disorder treatment is stressful. Not only do you have to worry about packing and tying up any “loose ends” before you leave home, you also have to face the fear of the unknown. What is eating disorder treatment like? What will the treatment center be like? What kinds of rules and schedules…
Your Ideal Body Weight | Listening To Hunger Cues
Everywhere we go, we are prescribed an “ideal body weight”: From our elementary school weigh-ins at the nurse’s office, to our yearly physicals as adults, to recommendations from health “gurus,” we are given a number we “should” be at. This number never takes into consideration our unique biology or environmental factors. It’s based on height,…
Eastern Traditions Meet Western Medicine In Eating Disorder Recovery
The world of Western medicine is revolutionizing: medical professionals are starting to recognize the mind-body connection. Along with traditional Western medicine and therapeutic techniques, many eating disorder treatment providers are turning towards Eastern traditions to improve patients’ experiences. Nature therapy, such as Japanese forest bathing, restorative yoga, and sound therapy are making waves in the…
How To Overcome Challenges Of Intuitive Eating In Eating Disorder Recovery
Intuitive eating is the hot topic in both popular media outlets and eating disorder recovery research right now. For those who have spent a long time stuck in a diet mindset, the idea of letting go of numbers and judgment around food — which is at the core of an intuitive eating practice — seems…
Eating Disorder And Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
Bipolar disorder is not the same as being “moody”, nor are the “highs and lows” of bipolar disorder always as “extreme” as the media makes it out to be. A lot of people struggle with this disorder, and may not even realize it — because bipolar disorder exists on a spectrum. Many people on the…
What Is Atypical Anorexia? Is It Different From “Typical Anorexia?”
Atypical anorexia is a relatively new eating disorder diagnosis that has people wondering: “What’s so atypical about anorexia? How is it different from regular anorexia?” Why does 20% of the population have one disorder but less than 1% have the other? Read on for answers to all your related questions, such as: Note: It is…
6 Commonly Used Terms You Need To Know Before Eating Disorder Treatment
So you’re contemplating — or actively seeking out — treatment for your life-threatening illness. Congratulations! Admitting to yourself that you need help is the first step in eating disorder recovery. These are 6 terms and related information you need to know before eating disorder treatment, or while you search for eating disorder treatment providers, including…
Recovery Wins: When You Feel Like Giving Up On Eating Disorder Recovery
The road to recovery is mostly uncomfortable. At times, it’s even painful. But it does get easier over time. And you will experience so many “recovery wins”, or positive changes in eating disorder recovery. Read on for: If you’re reading this post because you’re not sure whether you should start recovery: no one who has…