Surviving an Eating Disorder Where Food is Scarce

A common misconception about an eating disorder and surviving an eating disorder is that it is about food. Certainly, one’s ED experience will affect their relationship with food, but it [...]
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Did I Fail? Eating Disorder Relapse & Returning to Treatment

When in recovery, it can feel like an empowering experience. You may feel that you have more control over your life once you have been balancing life and recovery for [...]
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Eating Disorders in the ER: Treating the Physical and Emotional Crises

@ Dr. Margherita Mascolo & Dr. Gillian Lashen on August 24, 2017 Dr. Margherita Mascolo & Dr. Gillian Lashen of ACUTE Center for Eating [...]
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Traveling Internationally While Supporting ED Recovery

J. R. R. Tolkien is quoted as having said, “Not all those who wander are lost.” While this is true, “wandering” can be a wonderful way for a “lost” person [...]
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IOPs and Their Benefits in Eating Disorder Treatment

Contributor: Morgan Krumeich, PsyD at The Center for Eating Disorders at The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt Working towards recovery from an eating disorder can be full of [...]
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My Future and Leaving College for Eating Disorder Treatment

“I don’t want my college team to know I’m struggling with an eating disorder… I’ll ruin my chances of getting into a masters or doctorate program if I go to [...]
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Preparing for Eating Disorder Treatment Out of State

Woman reading in eating disorder treatment

With eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, professional intervention and treatment is often necessary for recovery and healing. For many individuals who are suffering with eating [...]
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Weighing In: The Scale in Eating Disorder Recovery

“Let’s check your weight this week.” That is a bullet sentence right there when you are working with a client who has an eating disorder. Most clients dread this part [...]
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The Use of Medication in the Treatment of Eating Disorders

Nurse Meeting With Teenage Girl In Modern Hospital

Modern medicine is responsible for preventing or curing many illnesses in today’s world. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine, no preventative measure, no medication or [...]
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Talking to Your Teen About Pursuing Treatment for Anorexia

Talking to your teen about their struggles with anorexia nervosa (AN), and whether it is time to pursue treatment, may not be an easy conversation, but preparing for it can [...]
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