Diet culture may be prevalent in many areas of a person’s life, from the media they consume to the messages they receive from family, friends, and institutions. It’s such a common part of many people’s lives that they often participate in it and help to maintain it without realizing that they are doing so. For [...]
The physical effects of eating disorders are a common topic of discussion. However, many of those discussions revolve around what can happen to a person internally when they are struggling with an eating disorder like anorexia or bulimia. But there are also many questions about what can happen to a person’s physical appearance. Does Bulimia [...]
Contributor: Staff at Carolina House Halloween parties can be scary when you have an eating disorder, and not just because they’re intended for spooky-season enthusiasts. From the costumes to candy, horror-themed cocktails, and food spreads, these gatherings can be rife with eating disorder triggers. However, if you’re in recovery from an eating disorder, it doesn’t mean [...]
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, eating disorders are serious and potentially life-threatening conditions that can involve significant disruptions to eating behavior and eating-related thoughts and emotions [1]. Bulimia, anorexia, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) are all examples of eating disorders. These illnesses can cause severe social, educational, and work-related [...]
For most people, exercise is an important component of living a healthy, satisfying life. Being physically active can improve your brain health, reduce the risk for disease, and strengthen your muscles and bones. For a person who is in recovery from an eating disorder, though, the relationship with exercise can be one that is fraught [...]
If you suspect that someone in your life may be suffering from an eating disorder, you might feel anxious or confused about how to proceed. Perhaps you are already supporting a loved one who is healing from an eating disorder, and you’re looking for additional guidance. A review published in The American Journal of Clinical [...]
Eating disorders are about more than a person’s relationship with food. These complex mental health conditions can affect your relationships, your academic or professional success, and your goals in life. Left untreated, they can also be deadly. Nearly 30 million Americans, or 9% of the population, will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. And [...]
Anorexia is one of the deadliest mental illnesses because of the impact it can have on your physical health. Recovering from anorexia requires mental health treatment and medical care. During the recovery process, you might experience certain symptoms as your body adjusts to eating and drinking the appropriate amount. One of these symptoms can be [...]
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions. There are several factors that can contribute to someone developing an eating disorder. Poor body image is a risk factor. Media, including TikTok, is known to influence body image. [1] Social Media and the Thin Ideal Media can significantly influence someone’s body image and self-esteem. [1] The images [...]
Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center It can be difficult for anyone to build and maintain a healthy relationship with food. Eating is a key way we fuel and care for our bodies and sustain our lives. But we receive many messages from our social environment (and even our bodies) that might prompt us [...]
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