Compulsive Eating: Causes and Risk Factors

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Woman concerned about eating disorder Relapse Support Contributor: Amy M. Klimek, MA, LCPC, Director of Program Development, Eating Disorder Program Coordinator, Timberline Knolls Compulsive Eating is characterized as an “addiction” to food. The individual uses food and abnormal eating behaviors as a means to manage or attempt to control emotions driven by daily stressors. While the clinical disorder Binge Eating Disorder (BED) [...]
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3 Steps to Help You Stay On Track In Your Recovery From Anorexia

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Girl jumping in clouds Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Anorexia nervosa is the most fatal of psychiatric illnesses, yet there continues to be tremendous obstacles in the way of those who seek out much needed treatment for recovery and healing. Because anorexia is a complex illness, involving [...]
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5 Steps to Help You Achieve Long Term Recovery From Binge Eating Disorder

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Employees on a work retreat focused on eating disorders Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope The Nature of Eating Disorders Because eating disorders develop from a number of complex factors, there is much debate about whether someone can be fully recovered or not from these psychiatric illnesses. Many of the influencing components of eating [...]
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Athletes and Binge Eating Disorder

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Athlete working out to battle binge eating disorder Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope Athletes who compete at the collegiate, professional, and Olympic levels are able to attain success through years of dedication and commitment to their training. Athleticism may come naturally to some, but athletes who are able to compete at competitive [...]
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How Do I Know If I Truly Have an Eating Disorder?

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Woman struggling with eating disorders Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Of all the mental illnesses that a person could potentially be subject to, eating disorders are the most highly stigmatized. This is largely in part to the media influence on the imagery associated with eating disorders, in combination [...]
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How Do I OverCome Self-Doubt In Eating Disorder Recovery?

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Eating Disorder Recovery Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Eating disorders are illnesses that require ongoing vigilance in order to sustain recovery for the long term, and there is no doubt that this can become difficult to maintain through the various challenges that come with the journey. [...]
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International Interview Series: Wendy Preskow of Canada, Founder & President of National Initiative for Eating Disorders (NIED)

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Wendy Preskow, Canada, International Interview Series International Interview Series Contributor: Wendy Preskow of Canada, Founder & President of National Initiative for Eating Disorders (NIED) 1. What inspired you to become involved in the eating disorder community throughout Canada? Our daughter, 31, has been suffering from Anorexia and Bulimia for more than half her life. As parents, my husband and I have [...]
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Effectiveness of Psychotropic Medications: How Long Will I Need to Be on Medication?

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Woman in black hat considering therapy Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Eating disorders are complex illnesses that arise from multiple different factors. Perhaps one of the most damaging stigmas believed about eating disorders is that these are diseases of “vanity”, developing from a desire to change one’s appearance. However, [...]
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How Can I Get Involved With Eating Disorder Advocacy?

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Friends in support group therapy Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope For anyone who has been impacted by an eating disorder, either by personally suffering with one of these mental illnesses or by observing a loved one who may be struggling, the result can be life-altering. Eating disorders are [...]
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International Interview Series: Kayley Reed of Canada, Co-Founder of Wear Your Label

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Kayley Reed, International Interview Canada - Wear Your Label International Interview Series Contributor from Canada:  Kayley Reed, Co-founder of Wear Your Label 1. What inspired you to become involved Canada’s mental health community? Three years ago, I never would have ever anticipated being as involved with the mental health community as I am today. I was in my final year of university, and grappling with [...]
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