The risks that an eating disorder can present to reproductive health are commonly talked about, which can generate fear with the struggling individual. However, there is hope for fertility in eating disorder recovery. Feelings of hopelessness and helplessness likely arise as the sufferer battles the demon of their eating disorder. They are wanting so badly [...]
In the digital age, there is no shortage of anorexia nervosa and eating disorder resources, but it is hard to know where to look or to know for what you’re looking. Consider this your primer on navigating resources for anorexia treatment and recovery in 2019. Online Eating Disorder Treatment & Resources There are many ways [...]
Partial hospitalization for eating disorder treatment is growing in popularity. This is likely because a PHP Eating Disorder Program is a convenient and less costly way to engage in treatment. This treatment also has positive outcomes, with a great deal of research indicating that it is comparable to residential treatment. [1] Partial hospitalization supports individuals [...]
Athletes are particularly vulnerable to developing an eating disorder. While participating in athletics can be a great way to build self-esteem and promote positive well-being, the immense pressure to compete and to win along with other risk factors can create an environment conducive to developing an eating disorder. It is important to help coaches identify [...]
Contributor: Sheridan Wessel, LPC/MHSP, NCC – Therapist at Fairhaven Treatment Center Fairhaven Treatment Center has the opportunity to treat clients from all parts of the country. After residential treatment is no longer indicated, clients benefit from gaining independence with meal planning, going grocery shopping, and all the other tasks that support a complete recovery. This [...]
Eating disorders are complex illnesses and affect a variety of people. Risk factors for eating disorders involve a range of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. But, what role does self-image and eating disorders play with each other? The interaction of these factors tends to look different for different people. For example, two people with the [...]
The emotional pain of watching your spouse struggle with Bulimia Nervosa (BN) can be awful. Even more painful is watching your spouse relapse into bulimia habits. Feel Your Feelings There is no need to sugarcoat it – having a spouse fight BN can be frustrating, for you and them. It is natural for feelings of frustration, [...]
Talking to a teen about bulimia can be challenging, as parents, teachers, coaches, or friends may not exactly know what to say about bulimia or how to say it in a way that feels supportive to the teen. We may need to talk with our teens about bulimia for various reasons — perhaps they come [...]
Eating disorders are associated with severe disturbances in people’s eating behaviors along with an unhealthy preoccupation with food, body weight, and self-image and body shape. Hence, each patient’s relationship with food and nutrition can play an influential role in the recovery process which is why it is essential to know how to evaluate a nutrition [...]
An eating disorder can cause an immense toll on a relationship. Studies show that body dissatisfaction is negatively associated with marital concerns and “eating concerns in women are associated with less satisfaction, comfort, and closeness in romantic relationships [1].” These statistics can be scary when you and your spouse are working together to help them recover. But, [...]
MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. EatingDisorderHope.com, a website owned and operated by Hopeful Media, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Within Health Group, Inc., provides information intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented “as is” without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.