Anorexia Nervosa and Its Long-Term Repercussions

Anorexia is a severe medical, physical, emotional, and mental disease. It affects all areas of the body both in the short and long term. Your treatment team and medical provider [...]
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Returning to School May Increase the Risk for Body Dissatisfaction

As students around the country returned to their classrooms for the new academic year, they most likely experienced a range of emotions: excitement about reuniting with friends, anxiety about upcoming [...]
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How to Eat Intuitively While in Recovery from Anorexia Nervosa

For a person who is in recovery from an eating disorder, learning to eat intuitively can be challenging. To practice intuitive eating, an individual must be in tune with their [...]
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The Effects of Diet Culture on Adolescents

Diet culture may be prevalent in many areas of a person’s life, from the media they consume to the messages they receive from family, friends, and institutions. It’s such a [...]
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The Visible Impacts of Eating Disorders

The physical effects of eating disorders are a common topic of discussion. However, many of those discussions revolve around what can happen to a person internally when they are struggling [...]
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Enjoying Halloween While in Recovery from an Eating Disorder

Contributor: Staff at Carolina House Halloween parties can be scary when you have an eating disorder, and not just because they’re intended for spooky-season enthusiasts. From the costumes to candy, horror-themed [...]
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FAQs: How Eating Disorders Impact Internal Systems

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, eating disorders are serious and potentially life-threatening conditions that can involve significant disruptions to eating behavior and eating-related thoughts and emotions [1]. [...]
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How to Build a Healthy Relationship with Exercise While in Recovery

For most people, exercise is an important component of living a healthy, satisfying life. Being physically active can improve your brain health, reduce the risk for disease, and strengthen your [...]
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How to Support Someone Who Has an Eating Disorder

If you suspect that someone in your life may be suffering from an eating disorder, you might feel anxious or confused about how to proceed. Perhaps you are already supporting [...]
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How Do I Know if I Have an Eating Disorder?

Eating disorders are about more than a person’s relationship with food. These complex mental health conditions can affect your relationships, your academic or professional success, and your goals in life. [...]
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