Eating Disorders And Autism: Connections And Implications For Treatment
Eating disorders and autism, though seemingly unrelated to each other, actually have more in common than many treatment providers — and individuals with eating disorders — realize. There are many instances of individuals with eating disorders being diagnosed with autism later on. Read on for: But first, an important note about language and identity: There…
History Of Eating Disorders: Evolution In The Understanding Behind These Illnesses
Since very early scientists did not understand that anyone can develop an eating disorder — no matter their shape, weight, race, ethnicity, sex assigned at birth, gender, or sexuality — most of the documented history of earying disorders focuses on patients who were severely underweight. Severely underweight individuals were the most physically “obvious” sufferers of…
Why Do I Eat So Much At Night? Is It Night Eating Syndrome?
Do you like to come home at night, have dinner, and then snack while watching TV? Do you end up overeating, feeling guilty, and then having no appetite in the morning? Are you wondering: “Why do I eat so much at night?” You might actually suffer from an eating disorder, night eating syndrome, and not…
The Dangers Of Detoxes: Harmful Pseudoscience For Profit
In recent years, the vocabulary and ideology behind diet culture has changed from “skinny” to “healthy.” Weight loss companies use pseudoscience to sell their products to unsuspecting individuals looking to “get healthy.” A popular (and profitable) pseudo scientific concept right now is the “detox,” also known as a “cleanse.” If you’re considering this new fad,…
How To Talk To Your Child About Eating Disorders
The number of eating disorder patients under twelve is exponentially rising — which is why it’s important to learn how to talk to your child about eating disorders, body image concerns, and healthy relationships with physical movement. Read on to find out: When it comes to eating disorders, early intervention is one of the most…
Weight Gain During COVID-19: Eating Disorders And The Effect Of The “Quarantine 15”
You’ve probably heard of the “Freshman 15.” It refers to the (predicted) amount of weight gain during students’ freshman year of college due to changes in food choices and activity levels, as well as heightened stress levels. The “Quarantine 15” is the COVID-19 weight gain equivalent. While the phrase started out as a joke, it…
How Eating Disorders Affect Relationships And How To Maintain The Good Ones
Relationships and eating disorders are tough to navigate. How much do relationships matter when it comes to fueling an eating disorder, and when it comes to recovery? Does one person have the ability to make you sick? And can one person force you to recover? Read on for: Relationships and Eating Disorders: Can someone cause…
How To Find The Right Eating Disorder Treatment Program
If you’re reading this, you’re already on the right path to eating disorder recovery. You have admitted, at least to yourself, that you need help, and now you’re wondering: “What eating disorder treatment center is right for me?” There are more treatment options than ever before, especially after COVID-19 has revolutionized eating disorder treatment and…
Are Your Treatment Friends Helpful When It Comes To Eating Disorder Recovery?
When you’re in a formal eating disorder treatment program or a recovery community (in-person or online), you end up making friends. When you spend so much time with people who already know and understand your “big secret,” you’re bound to get close to them. The experience of a shared reality is scientifically proven to be…
What Is Evidence-Based Eating Disorder Treatment?
One of the first things you see if you search for eating disorder treatment professionals and programs is “evidence-based eating disorder treatment.” You may also notice “holistic eating disorder treatment” in some search results. What exactly do these terms mean? Are they completely different concepts? How do they work? In this article, you’ll get vital…