What You Need to Know About ADHD & Eating Disorders

Woman after having found meaning in her life

Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is among the many conditions that can co-occur with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. Each [...]
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Helpful Attitudes to get the Most out of Eating Disorder Treatment

The opportunity to receive eating disorder treatment has the potential to drastically improve someone’s quality of life. Getting treatment is a chance to heal from dangerous medical and psychological symptoms, [...]
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Exercise and Eating Disorder Recovery

Woman receiving her therapeutic potential ofr her eating disorder by running

For as long as I can remember, I have been a runner. Even in my heaviest stage, junior year of high school, I still ran. While my daily jogs were [...]
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Eating Disorders & Substance Use Disorder

Eating disorders (ED) and substance use disorders (SUD) often co-occur. It is extremely important for those suffering from both ED and SUD, to receive specialized treatment that addresses both issues. [...]
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Body Image Pressures of Summertime

Summertime is the season of sunshine, swimming pools, beach days, BBQs, and, unfortunately, body image pressures. Thanks to the season’s extra pressures, summer can be a very difficult time full [...]
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How Support Groups Assist in Eating Disorder Recovery

Group of People discussing cultural differences in mental health treatment

Support groups are an incredible way to create an accessible community for any number of life challenges. The benefits of these groups are undeniable, from the access to information and support [...]
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Are Foods like Drugs of Abuse: The Science Behind Foods Triggering Binge Eating and Loss of Control

COVID 19 epidemic responses included a stay at home orders, lockdowns, and quarantines. Many people have changed food preferences, abandoned healthy eating, and relapsed into patterns of binge eating and [...]
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Dealing with Relationships Effectively In Recovery From Eating Disorders & Addictions

Friends can be impacted by an attachment disorder and how you connect with other people

Relationships – ”can’t live with ‘em and can’t live without ‘em.” We find our deepest joy and fulfillment often in connecting meaningfully with others. Yet, the same folks we bond [...]
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Eating Disorders in the LBGTQ+ Community

Eating disorders do not discriminate – they impact many individuals with various intersectional identities, including those with LGBTQ+ identities. In fact, research has indicated that eating disorders disproportionately impact some [...]
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The Power of Sharing Your Bulimia Recovery Story

Some people with eating disorders keep their disordered behaviors or recovery journey, such as bulimia recovery, a secret. This makes sense because it is very personal information. Aside from the [...]
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