Embracing Emotional Metamorphosis: The Art of Surrender

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Butterflys and emotional connection “Change is the essence of life; be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become” (Reinhold Niebuhr) Recently, I have been contemplating the process of transformation – inquiring how change happens; the path of resistance in response to change and uncertainty; and the processes of acceptance, of letting go, and of surrender. [...]
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Understanding the Connection Between Depression and Eating Disorders

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Woman struggling with eating disorder during COVID-19 Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center The hopelessness that comes with depression can make living with an eating disorder quite challenging. But when you lessen the depressive symptoms you are struggling with, you are much more likely to start experiencing success in your struggle with depression and eating disorders. Connecting Depression and Eating [...]
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DBT vs. CBT in Binge Eating Disorder Treatment

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Nature Bridge in Forest Binge eating disorder (BED) is one type of eating disorder. While BED is characterized by bingeing, BED is more than just over-eating sometimes. Everyone over-eats occasionally. Professionals look for certain symptoms to diagnose binge eating disorder. Individuals with BED have emotionally upsetting and continual instances of binge eating that feel out of their control [1]. [...]
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Fighting Depressive Thoughts with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Nature Road Through Redwood National Park Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based therapeutic modality for depression. For many people, treating depression is an important aspect of eating disorder recovery. This is because many people with disordered eating also deal with depression [1]. In fact, depression is the most common mood disorder that people with eating disorders struggle with [1]. Depression [...]
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Acute Anorexia Nervosa: The Most Severe Stage of Anorexia

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Immune System Acute anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe psychiatric illness leading to serious health complications and, in some cases, death. Unfortunately, treatment centers and hospitals are often ill-equipped to treat this advanced stage of anorexia, making it hard for many acute anorexia nervosa patients to find proper treatment. What Is Acute Anorexia Nervosa? Acute anorexia nervosa [...]
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Orthorexia: When Eating Well Becomes an Illness

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Woman on the beach struggling with co-occurring disorders Contributor: Chelsea Clarke, MS, RDN, LD of EDEN Treatment Center Variety, balance and moderation. These are the essential hallmarks of a healthy diet. Food is intended to be an enjoyable aspect of life while providing the nourishment required to keep a body functioning well. Unfortunately, due to factors such as social media, the diet industry, [...]
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Summer in a Pandemic Makes Socializing Even Trickier for Those in Recovery

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Summer camp Contributor: Staff at Carolina House Summer looks a lot different this year for everyone, especially those in eating disorder recovery. Depending on which part of the country you live in, pools may be shut down. Some bars and restaurants could be closed or operating at a reduced capacity. Backyard gatherings with friends might go from [...]
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