Thanks to COVID-19, many of us are now working from home. And while some people may love the idea of working on the couch in their PJs, for others (especially for those in eating disorder recovery), working from home can be difficult. Here are five tips for staying in eating disorder recovery while working from [...]
Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Negative body image or poor body confidence can put adolescent girls at risk for numerous negative outcomes, including the development of eating disorders, depression, and other mental or behavioral health concerns. According to a 2018 study in the Journal of Eating Disorders, body dissatisfaction is “one of [...]
Disordered exercise is one possible symptom of an eating disorder. This symptom is most common in individuals with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. While exercise is beneficial for mental and physical health, abuse of exercise can be physically and emotionally damaging [1]. Some signs of disordered exercise include compulsive exercise (exercising even if sick or [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone’s life in one way or another. With the school year upon us, it’s created an entirely new normal for many students around the world. A June 2020 report revealed 97 percent of college students enrolled in a 4-year institution before March 1st of 2020 had switched to online instruction [...]
It is a very human trait to believe that we are in complete control of our thoughts and behaviors. In reality, a situation will occur that results in an automatic thought, corresponding emotion, and subsequent behavior. We can gain control over this process. However, when dealing with emotional difficulties in eating disorders, it is an [...]
The beliefs and thought bias that we have about ourselves, our bodies, and food begin taking shape early in life. Consider the rules you were given regarding food. What were you allowed to eat, and when was it acceptable to eat it? What messages did your parents give you about the purpose of food and [...]
Living in a rural area has wonderful benefits of community, nature, and a slower pace. Unfortunately, there can also be drawbacks, and one of these is the challenge of receiving specialized treatment for more specific disorders, such as eating disorder support. Current treatment guidelines recommend a multi-faceted approach involving medical doctors, mental health specialists, and [...]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our society and disrupt our everyday lives, individuals struggling with disordered eating beliefs and behaviors report feeling more challenged than ever. The circumstances of COVID-19 have created a perfect storm of triggers for those already fighting for their lives and working toward harm reduction. Grocery shopping, which is [...]
The list of overwhelming daily life challenges facing sexual minorities in our culture continues to be unacceptably long. Unfortunately, being at a higher risk for developing disordered eating beliefs and behaviors is on this list. A recent study found more evidence to support that. However, research has shown for some time that individuals in the [...]
Inpatient hospitalization for any person, especially adolescents, is a unique and challenging experience. Very rarely does anyone spend a period of their life restricted to living each moment in a hospital with limited access to activities, food, social support, and the outside world. This is precisely the reason that inpatient hospitalization can be successful in [...]
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