With apologies to candy at Halloween and Easter, there’s no holiday we tend to associate more with food — sweet, savory, and everything in between — as its defining characteristic than Thanksgiving. Drop in on any random Thanksgiving dinner, and you’re likely to find some combination of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, [...]
Contributor: Staff at Montecatini Eating Disorder Treatment Center The question has been popped, you (or your significant other) said yes, and planning the big day itself is all that’s on your mind. No pressure, right? We’re just talking about a celebration everyone says will be the most memorable day of your life. From finding your venue [...]
It can be confusing and overwhelming to figure out if you have an eating disorder or not. Even if your friends or family have expressed concern about your eating habits, it may still feel uncertain about whether or not their concerns are legit or not. Here are some questions to ask yourself that can help [...]
Eating disorders and weight loss surgery often go hand-in-hand. Sometimes people with eating disorders will undergo weight loss surgery. However, other times people who have had the surgery will develop disordered eating behaviors in order to cope with physical complications. This post will examine the relationship between eating disorders and bariatric surgery. What is Bariatric [...]
Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult on everyone’s mental health, presenting times of increased stress, fear, and anxiety. For those who have an eating disorder, the effect of the pandemic may be even greater, making it challenging to remain in recovery. The Pandemic’s Effect on Mental Health The [...]
PMS is a common disorder that can have a physical and emotional impact. For some menstruating people, PMS can be so severe that it gets in the way of someone’s ability to function. We’ve all seen and heard the stereotypes of a woman binging before her menstrual period. What if binge eating was making PMS [...]
Seeking eating disorder treatment can be overwhelming. This task can sometimes intimidate or overwhelm people and get in the way of getting treatment. Here’s five tips to make finding eating disorder treatment in Dallas easier. Advocate for Yourself If you think you have an eating disorder, then it’s important that you get help. Unfortunately, if [...]
College life is busy. Balancing academics with social events, sports, hobbies, and student jobs is a lot. Even though it’s fun (especially in a fun city like Dallas!), juggling all these responsibilities can make it difficult to integrate eating disorder treatment into their schedule. It’s not impossible and it’s actually really important. Here’s some tips [...]
Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in mental health concerns and substance abuse, and we’ve only scratched the surface on some of the long-term fallout of those conditions. It has also led to a surge of new cases and relapses for eating disorders. In the [...]
Contributor: Staff at Montecatini Eating Disorder Treatment Center Pregnancy causes a whirlwind of emotions and change. While that can be exciting, it can also make a woman feel like she no longer has control of her own body, and that can open the door for body dissatisfaction and unhealthy eating behaviors. Eating disorders such as anorexia [...]
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