The thoughts associated with an eating disorder (ED) tend to be intrusive, obsessive, and rigid. These thoughts can even develop a whole separate identity. Viewing an ED through this lens can help people separate [...]
As a clinical psychologist and supervisor of eating disorder services with Rogers Behavioral Health, we’re very fortunate [...]
Orthorexia is an obsessive and unhealthy fixation with healthy eating. It is not listed as an official diagnosis or classified in the DSM-V. In 1998, the term “orthorexia” was coined. It [...]
Signs of Bulimia Typically, a person who is struggling with bulimia has a preoccupation with their weight. Often those with disordered eating behaviors, or an eating disorder, may struggle with [...]
How do people who overcome bulimia nervosa do it?! It may seem impossible from where you stand now, but recovery from bulimia can be [...]
I don’t like demonizing technology or any one social media platform. It is kind of like that black and white thinking that constricts behavior and and thought and leads many [...]
The performing arts have long been a channel for individuals to tell their stories and express their emotions. The artists that boldly portray these stories often begin their love of [...]
Each eating disorder subtype is unique in its predictors, behaviors, and motivators. The newest of these disorders to be formally recognized is Binge Eating Disorder, commonly referred to as BED. [...]
Knowing if you have an eating disorder can be challenging in today’s society. Many images on social media, television and other platforms portray mixed messages of what is a healthy [...]
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