International Interview Series: Harriet Parsons of Bodywhys: The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland

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Woman by water Contributor: Harriet Parsons, M.A., M.Sc., Reg. Prac. APPI., of Bodywhys: The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland 1. What made you decide to get involved in the eating disorder community throughout Ireland? Bodywhys: The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland is the national voluntary organisation for people affected by eating disorders, including friends and family. It was [...]
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The Secret Life of Dating With an Eating Disorder

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Couple eating pizza Eating disorders by nature are secretive, isolating diseases. Contrary to the common misconceptions that are believed about eating disorders, many individuals who struggle with these psychiatric illnesses may look perfectly normal on the outside, not giving any reason for someone to possibly know of the chaos they might be struggling with. In fact, many people [...]
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Women With Type 1 Diabetes Twice as Likely to Suffer Eating Disorders

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Woman at ocean Women with type 1 diabetes face challenges when it comes to caring for themselves and their health. Also known as “juvenile diabetes”, type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which the pancreas does not produce insulin, the hormone needed for glucose regulation. It is estimated that over 1.25 million Americans are living with type [...]
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Eating Disorder Recovery, Addressing the Fear of Relapse

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Woman concerned about eating disorder Relapse Support Contributor: Amy M. Klimek, MA, LCPC, Director of Program Development, Eating Disorder Program Coordinator, Timberline Knolls The idea of relapse for some is frightening. For others, their history of relapse has become a familiar imprisonment to their addiction. We know, with each relapse it becomes harder than the last, more difficult to overcome, while usually [...]
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International Interview Series: Dr. Gregory Jantz, Founder of The Center ▪ A Place of Hope’s Ministry in Ecuador

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International Interview Series contributor: Dr. Gregory Jantz, Founder of The Center ▪ A Place of Hope’s Ministry in Ecuador 1. What inspired you to start a ministry in Ecuador? Many years ago, The Center had a family that sent their daughter to us. She was young, about 15 or 16 years old. As we treated [...]
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Obsessed With Food Accounts on Social Media: When Should I Be Concerned?

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Man researching exposure-based therapy on his smart phone. Thanks to the ongoing advancement of technology combined with the power of social media, we can learn virtually anything through our connection to the internet. A wildly popular trend on social media includes food accounts, including recipes, photos, how to videos and step by step demonstrations on how to create a particular dish, dessert, etc. [...]
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