Obesity & Bariatric Surgery: Complications of Unresolved EDs

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Woman standing near water An individual who has bariatric surgery often struggles with emotional and mental issues after the procedure. For those who have unresolved eating disorders, the concerns can be even more profound. Complications such as cross addictions, physical difficulties, and emotional problems can and do arise. When an individual is a candidate for bariatric surgery, it is [...]
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Effective Treatments for Adults Living with ARFID

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Woman in snow considering Intuitive Eating Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is similar to anorexia. People with ARFID eat an extremely limited diet, and in some cases, they skip meals altogether. But people with ARFID don’t have body concerns common in people with anorexia.[1] They don’t worry that they’re too fat or unshapely. Instead, they worry that eating the wrong [...]
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Spending the Holidays in Treatment and Keeping Your Traditions

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Woman with Binge eating disorder during the Holidays The holidays are a complicated time for those in eating disorder treatment.  While the festivities may be exciting, it’s hard to imagine celebrating as one usually does without the home, traditions, and family they normally have around them. While your holiday celebrations will undoubtedly be different in treatment, you can still have a joyous time! Focus [...]
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Discussing my Eating Disorder With Extended Family as a Teen

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Woman holding holiday lights Determining who to tell about your eating disorder is an important and challenging decision. To share your struggles is to be incredibly vulnerable. You need to surround yourself with people that you can trust to honor that vulnerability. Telling your parents or close friends may have felt like a no-brainer, but it’s tough to determine [...]
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