Treatment For Eating Disorders And Co-Occurring Disorders
Numerous studies have shown that individuals with eating disorders often suffer from another disorder. The most common disorders co-occurring with eating disorders include mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and self-injuring behavior. Another common disorder co-occurring with eating disorders is substance use disorder. For those struggling with two separate diagnoses, like an eating…
Finding Balance: The Heart And Soul Of ‘Ai Pono
One of the questions we often hear from women considering our program is, “What does ‘Ai Pono mean, and how does it relate to eating disorder recovery?” Today, we’re going to dive deeper not only into the meaning of our program’s name, but also explain how the concept of ‘ai pono has shaped our eating…
The Relationship Between Exercise And Eating Disorders
We all know exercise is good for our bodies, but did you know that for some people, exercise becomes an unhealthy obsession? Studies show that at least three in every 100 Americans have an exercise dependence, with that number sharply rising among gym-goers and athletes. Obsessive exercise is also a huge problem among individuals with eating…
No Safe Shelter From Ed: Eating Disorders And COVID-19
While COVID-19 has been a difficult time for everyone, numerous reports and studies show the eating disorder community has been hit extra hard by the crisis. Experts in the ED treatment field reveal a significant increase in problems with their patients while eating disorder helplines and call centers report an enormous upsurge in calls and…
Traveling While In Eating Disorder Recovery: How To Survive And Thrive
As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and summer is approaching, you or your family may be planning to travel again. Traveling in eating disorder recovery can be a challenge, though, considering all the uncertainties around eating while traveling. Read on for: One of the best parts of eating disorder recovery is the possibility of new experiences…
Disordered Eating: A Segue To An Eating Disorder?
There’s a widespread epidemic of disordered eating in our current culture. In fact, research shows that 50 percent of the US population demonstrates disordered eating. But what exactly is disordered eating and is it connected to eating disorders? In this article, we define what disordered eating is, distinguish it from full-fledged eating disorders, take a…
Body Dysmorphia Among Males
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is defined by Mayo Clinic as “a mental health disorder in which you can’t stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance.” In short, it’s a disease of “imagined ugliness” where the sufferer fixates and obsesses on so-called “flaws” in their appearance that don’t exist or are…
What Is Body Dysmorphia?
Most of us have something we don’t necessarily love about our bodies. Agreed? Maybe it’s a birthmark, a mole on your face, your slightly crooked smile, a cowlick, or some other small thing. You may think about it sometimes and wish it wasn’t there like when you get ready in the morning or look at…
Forgiveness And Eating Disorder Recovery
“I have chosen to shower myself in forgiveness. I have decided to bathe myself in absolutely breathtaking love.” ~ Alison Malee Do you consider yourself an unforgiving person? I know I never did. That is, until I started recovering from my 4-years-long struggle with an eating disorder. Then I finally realized forgiveness was the one…
What Causes Eating Disorders?
Are you on the journey to recovering from an eating disorder? Or maybe someone you know is suffering from one? If so, you probably want answers, starting with the big questions first. What causes eating disorders? Why do some people get them and others don’t? How did you or a loved one end up with…