Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is classified as “recurrent binge eating accompanied by the feeling of loss of control over eating without regular compensatory behavior [1].” As of the DSM-V, BED [...]
Orthorexia is a relatively new term within the eating disorder field. It is not a diagnosable disorder but is considered a type of disordered eating. Those with orthorexia typically fixate [...]
The voice of your ED wants you to fall even deeper into a hole of self-loathing, guilt, and shame and may constantly tell you that your child’s disorder is your [...]
Laxative abuse is a dangerous disordered eating behavior falsely represented as an appropriate, effective, and harmless weight-loss behavior. Laxatives are a type of medication used to treat constipation, however, diet [...]
Stress in our life can be overwhelming. It can be both positive and negative. Stress can influence the way we cope and manage everyday events, but for some stress can [...]
Bulimia nervosa is a severe and devastating psychiatric illness that can result in many dangerous physical, emotional, and psychological consequences if effective coping tools are not used or if left [...]
There are many factors that contribute to the development of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. These are severe psychiatric illnesses that can result [...]
@ Deirdre Stewart on October 5, 2017 Deirdre Stewart, LPC, SEP, BCN is Director of Trauma Resolution Services for Meadows Behavioral [...]
Eating disorder sufferers often face excruciating circumstances before connecting to treatment. Sadly, many of the stereotypes and stigmas about eating disorders make it difficult for those dealing with eating disorders [...]
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