What You Need to Know About ADHD & Eating Disorders

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Woman after having found meaning in her life Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is among the many conditions that can co-occur with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. Each condition can be difficult to manage on its own, but when a woman or young girl is struggling with both, she may find it challenging [...]
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Helpful Attitudes to get the Most out of Eating Disorder Treatment

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Woman The opportunity to receive eating disorder treatment has the potential to drastically improve someone’s quality of life. Getting treatment is a chance to heal from dangerous medical and psychological symptoms, create normal eating patterns, and challenge disordered thoughts and behaviors with professional support. However, someone’s attitude or mindset about eating disorder treatment can influence how [...]
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Body Image Pressures of Summertime

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Woman on beach Summertime is the season of sunshine, swimming pools, beach days, BBQs, and, unfortunately, body image pressures. Thanks to the season’s extra pressures, summer can be a very difficult time full of triggers and potential pitfalls for those struggling with body image issues or an eating disorder. Unrealistic Images & Messages Fuel Body Image Insecurities Every [...]
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How Support Groups Assist in Eating Disorder Recovery

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Group of People discussing cultural differences in mental health treatment Support groups are an incredible way to create an accessible community for any number of life challenges. The benefits of these groups are undeniable, from the access to information and support they provide to the community they create. Here are just a few benefits of support groups that can help contribute to eating disorder recovery. Accessibility [...]
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Are Foods like Drugs of Abuse: The Science Behind Foods Triggering Binge Eating and Loss of Control

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An open book in a library COVID 19 epidemic responses included a stay at home orders, lockdowns, and quarantines. Many people have changed food preferences, abandoned healthy eating, and relapsed into patterns of binge eating and overeating [1]. Our relationship with food is complicated. We describe some foods as comforting or comfort food and others as a form of self-medication [2]. [...]
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Dealing with Relationships Effectively In Recovery From Eating Disorders & Addictions

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Friends can be impacted by an attachment disorder and how you connect with other people Relationships – ”can’t live with ‘em and can’t live without ‘em.” We find our deepest joy and fulfillment often in connecting meaningfully with others. Yet, the same folks we bond deeply with and find happiness in their presence, also can cause us pain and suffering. What to do? Here are some ideas to consider to [...]
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Eating Disorders in the LBGTQ+ Community

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LGBT parade Eating disorders do not discriminate – they impact many individuals with various intersectional identities, including those with LGBTQ+ identities. In fact, research has indicated that eating disorders disproportionately impact some segments of the LGBTQ+ community. [1] Risk factors Research suggests that LGBTQ+ identified people face unique stressors and challenges that likely put them at risk [...]
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The Power of Sharing Your Bulimia Recovery Story

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Nature Barley Field in Sun Light Some people with eating disorders keep their disordered behaviors or recovery journey, such as bulimia recovery, a secret. This makes sense because it is very personal information. Aside from the vulnerability of sharing, this hesitance to share may also point to deeper feelings of shame. Shame researcher Brené Brown says that shame is “an intensely [...]
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