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Binge Eating Disorder 101

Binge-Eating Disorder (BED), a serious eating condition and one of many potential psychological causes of obesity, can be described as chronically overeating a large amount of food over a short period. The key difference between simply needing to change into sweatpants after Thanksgiving dinner and having full-blown BED is that this overeating happens regularly and […]

Can Apps Help Women Stay Clean & Sober?

The world continues to move online, so it should be no surprise that those in recovery are finding outlets online that will help them in their journey. As more and more people turn to their mobile devices to stay connected, apps have become increasingly popular in helping those in recovery. Below are some of the […]

Eating Disorders, Transfer Addiction, and Body Image

Whether it’s overcoming an eating disorder, conquering an addiction, or both, the general assumption is that once a person receives treatment, they will be “cured.” However, there is a danger of trading your addiction. Addiction replacement, or transfer addiction, occurs when an individual in recovery substitutes one addiction for another. The transfer occurs as a […]

Eating Disorders Among Women

Eating disorders are not a fad. They’re not a phase or even a lifestyle choice. They are serious and complex illnesses that affect both physical and mental health, and they’re potentially life-threatening. According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), 20 million women suffer from an eating disorder, generally stemming from body dissatisfaction.1 NEDA points […]

Societal Pressures Contribute to Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are a growing problem in today’s society. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia involve distortions in body image and self-esteem that drive women to use food to express a variety of inner conflicts. These disorders generally occur in women, but some men are affected, as well. A number of societal pressures can be linked to […]

The Strange Relationship Between Selfies and Eating Disorders

There was a time—a time long before “selfie” was a word—when taking a picture of yourself required a tripod, a remote switch and a trip to the film lab or darkroom. Now, thanks to the ubiquitous front-facing cell phone camera, snapping a selfie is a two-second endeavor, and it only takes another few seconds to […]

What is Diabulimia?

In our weight-obsessed society where airbrushing models into virtual stick figures is considered normal and acceptable, adolescent girls and young women are under enormous pressure to reach or maintain “ideal” body weight. But for those who have type 1 diabetes, the struggle can be monumental, since weight gain is common due to the dietary demands […]

Four Eating Disorder Treatment Myths

Eating disorder treatment and recovery are often misunderstood by the general public. There are many misconceptions and half-truths around that hide the reality of the situation for the millions of women (and, to a lesser degree, men) who are battling with the most life-threatening of all mental health disorders. According to recent statistics, approximately 10% […]

Can Eating Disorder Treatment Be Successful?

Eating disorder treatment can be successful. There are many clients of eating disorders, ranging from anorexia nervosa to binge-eating disorder, now leading healthy and balanced lives in recovery. A successful recovery requires hard work, dedication and commitment to getting better, in addition to the tried-and-true treatment methods for recovery.

Eating Disorder Treatment: Beyond Anorexia

Eating disorder treatment is not just for women with anorexia. It is reported that almost half of all Americans personally know someone with an eating disorder, a behavioral health disorder that affects about eight million Americans. Although an estimated one in 200 US women struggle with anorexia, nearly three in 100 are living with bulimia. […]