Muscle Dysmorphia & Co-Occurring Substance Abuse: What are the Connections?

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Muscle man statue Contributor: Courtney Howard, B.A., Executive Assistant at Eating Disorder Hope and Addiction Hope Muscle dysmorphia is a form of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in which the individual has a distorted perception of his or her body build and subsequent preoccupation with building muscle mass. In cases of muscle dysmorphia, also referred to as “bigorexia,” those [...]
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Sleep-Related Eating Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevalence

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Sleeping woman Contributor: Courtney Howard, B.A., Executive Assistant at Eating Disorder Hope and Addiction Hope Sleep-related eating disorder (SRED) is a newly recognized condition, first introduced by Dr. C.H. Schenck and colleagues in 1991 [1]. SRED is characterized by consuming large quantities of food over a short period of time during the night, while the individual is [...]
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Long Term Effects of Bulimia Nervosa and Finding Hope

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Woman with Bulimia in leaves Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The mention of the word bulimia can conjure many stigmas and stereotypes about this very serious eating disorder. Individuals who struggle with bulimia engage in a recurring cycle of binging and purging, where compensatory mechanisms are used in [...]
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Raising Awareness of Eating Disorders in the Entertainment Industry

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Eating Disorders in the Entertainment Industry Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope From an outsider’s perspective, those who work in the entertainment industry appear to have it all, or at least opportunities for obtaining prestige and luxury on a grandeur scale.  While many of us would dream to be in [...]
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Creating Awareness About Eating Disorder Challenges in the Asian-American Culture

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College social anxiety Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Eating disorders do not discriminate against race, gender, culture, socioeconomic status, age or sexual orientation. Sadly, the many stereotypes that continue to circulate about these deadly psychiatric illnesses do nothing but create angst for those who are truly [...]
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Being Aware of Abnormal Eating Habits in Your Roommate: What Do These Mean?

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Friends talking and supporting each other in Binge Eating Disorder & Teens eating disorder treatment Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Living with a roommate can have its ups and downs, as sharing a living space within close proximities with another individual can involve various challenges. Whether your living situation is temporary or for the long-term, creating optimal living [...]
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Changes in Body Image in Long Term Eating Disorder Recovery

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ladies with different body images Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope For many individuals who are struggling with an eating disorder, body image concerns are often part of the disease. In some instances, body image concerns were a precursor to the eating disorder itself. For example, a person with [...]
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How to Become a Specialist in the Eating Disorder Field

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Dietician Eating disorders are more widely known among the average person these days, however, this awareness has not yet translated to a reduction in diagnoses. As the impact of eating disorders continues to grow, so does the eating disorder treatment field. Many individuals passionate about fighting these disorders and supporting those struggling are coming together in [...]
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