Embracing Emotional Metamorphosis: The Art of Surrender

“Change is the essence of life; be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become” (Reinhold Niebuhr) Recently, I have been contemplating the process of transformation – [...]
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Understanding the Connection Between Depression and Eating Disorders

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Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center The hopelessness that comes with depression can make living with an eating disorder quite challenging. But when you lessen the depressive symptoms [...]
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DBT vs. CBT in Binge Eating Disorder Treatment

Binge eating disorder (BED) is one type of eating disorder. While BED is characterized by bingeing, BED is more than just over-eating sometimes. Everyone over-eats occasionally. Professionals look for certain [...]
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Finding Peace in the Moment with Mindfulness Skills

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I have said it before, and I will say it again – mindfulness skills are incredibly important, and they will change your life. Marsha Linehan, the founder of one of [...]
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Fighting Depressive Thoughts with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based therapeutic modality for depression. For many people, treating depression is an important aspect of eating disorder recovery. This is because many people with [...]
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Accepting and Loving One’s Body

Take a second and consider what the last thought you had about your body or body acceptance. What did you think about this incredible machine that has carried you through [...]
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Acute Anorexia Nervosa: The Most Severe Stage of Anorexia

Acute anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe psychiatric illness leading to serious health complications and, in some cases, death. Unfortunately, treatment centers and hospitals are often ill-equipped to treat this [...]
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Orthorexia: When Eating Well Becomes an Illness

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Contributor: Chelsea Clarke, MS, RDN, LD of EDEN Treatment Center Variety, balance and moderation. These are the essential hallmarks of a healthy diet. Food is intended to be an enjoyable [...]
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Summer in a Pandemic Makes Socializing Even Trickier for Those in Recovery

Contributor: Staff at Carolina House Summer looks a lot different this year for everyone, especially those in eating disorder recovery. Depending on which part of the country you live in, [...]
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Letting Go of Control in Recovery from Bulimia

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Control is a trait commonly found in many eating disorder diagnoses. Disordered eating behaviors, such as bulimia, are often characterized by feeling a loss of control, a sense of urgency in [...]
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