Signs Your Teen Might Have an Eating Disorder

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A young Teen May Have an Eating Disorder Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center In an era where teens are constantly bombarded with images of what they should look like and how they should portray themselves on social media, it’s natural to worry about them developing an eating disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 3 percent of [...]
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The Connection Between Disabilities and Eating Disorders

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Contributor: Staff at Montecatini Eating Disorder Treatment Center Is there a relationship between having a disability and having an eating disorder? While there is little research into the co-occurrence of disability and eating disorders, that’s slowly changing. A study published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institute of Mental Health in 2000 [...]
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Eating Disorders During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period

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Pregnant woman concerned about ED Recovery and Motherhood Contributor: Staff at Montecatini Eating Disorder Treatment Center A woman’s body undergoes a variety of changes during pregnancy, and many of these fluctuations are difficult for women to adjust to. This is especially the case for body weight, an area that is perhaps the most affected by pregnancy. Individuals living with an eating disorder may [...]
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Factors that Influence Eating Disorders in Young Children

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Contributor: Rita Ekelman, RDN, LDN, MBA, Director of Nutrition Services, Timberline Knolls The world is full of stereotypes. If a man is a self-proclaimed computer nerd, you might expect him to look studious and intellectual. If, on the other hand, a woman was a professional athlete, you might expect her to look muscular and fit. [...]
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How Do I Overcome Low Self-Esteem in Eating Disorder Recovery?

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Self Esteem Low self-esteem is an integral part of eating disorders like anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge eating disorder (BED), often driving many of the disordered thoughts and behaviors that characterize these conditions. But that doesn’t mean this low state of mind has to define the people who struggle with eating disorders. It’s possible [...]
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The Role of Fear and Disgust in Eating Disorders

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Young girl struggling with Emotional Avoidance Sponsored By: The Refuge – A Healing Place There have been multiple studies on the link between emotions like fear and disgust and their impact on eating disorders. Strong emotions like these can trigger eating disorder behaviors, so properly identifying and addressing fear and disgust can be an important part of eating disorder treatment. How [...]
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The Importance of Support Groups After Treatment

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Young Lady in Group therapy after Returning to Eating Disorder Treatment Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Your treatment for an eating disorder is an important step in your recovery journey. However, what you do after treatment is equally important. While there is no cure for eating disorders, committing to your aftercare plan can help ensure long-term control of your symptoms. One of the [...]
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The Connection Between Chronic Pain and Eating Disorders

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Girl concerned about Gaining Weight After Anorexia treatment Contributor: Staff at Sierra Tucson The mind and body share a powerful connection, making overlap between mental and physical symptoms quite common. When it comes to eating disorders, the presence of physical chronic pain can be a cause, trigger, or result of the mental health condition. No matter the cause, treating the physical pain associated with [...]
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Finding Balance During Mood, Anxiety & Eating Disorder Treatment

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Nature Lone Tree in Field Contributor: Staff at Sierra Tucson It can be hard enough to struggle with an eating disorder. But when you’re suffering from multiple conditions at the same time, you’re dealing with the symptoms of each disorder, and that can be an overwhelming and intense experience. For many people who have an eating disorder, mental illnesses such as [...]
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