Dangers of Being Overconfident in Eating Disorder Recovery

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Woman feeling overconfident in eating disorder recovery Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope When it comes to recovering from an eating disorder, being overconfident in one’s efforts is not necessarily the first word that would come to mind in describing the journey. In fact, it is often quite the opposite. Many [...]
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How Long Should I Remain in Outpatient Treatment For Eating Disorder Recovery?

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Woman in the grass Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The concept of being completely recovered from an eating disorder is something that continues to be debated among professionals. Having a mental illness with biological influences makes it difficult to understand if someone can be completely “cured” of [...]
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Having a Spouse That Deals With Chewing and Spitting Disorder

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Spouse supporting spouse Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope In the discussion of eating disorders, the main ones that typically come to mind include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. However, there are many lesser known eating disorders or forms of disordered eating that are [...]
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Athletes and Eating Disorders: Redefining an Injury and Expanding Identity in Treatment

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Female Athlete Running Athlete-patients are regularly reminded that an eating disorder is an injury – a metabolic injury. Similar to most physical injuries, eating disorders require proper treatment before it is safe to return to sport. It is important to recognize that an eating disorder is an injury so that expectations during treatment and upon return to training [...]
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How to Effectively Deal With Cyber Bullying

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Struggling with cyber bullying Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Unfortunately, bullying behavior is a problematic behavior in our society and proliferant in many different settings, including schools, within home environments, college campuses, and even online. Cyber bullying has heightened in recent years with the increased use of [...]
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Dating With Binge Eating Disorder

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Relationships in eating disorder recovery Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The dating scene in itself is a complicated one and can be overwhelming to navigate. Many individuals who find themselves dating, searching for a romantic relationship or even companionship often feel vulnerable in the process of doing so. [...]
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Dangers of Using Exercise as a Coping Tool in Eating Disorder Recovery

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Man participating in exercise Contributor: Courtney Howard, B.A., Director of Operations & Business Development at Eating Disorder Hope and Addiction Hope. Many people tout the benefits of engaging in exercise to relieve anxiety. This can be tricky for anyone in recovery from an eating disorder, particularly those who exercised compulsively while they were unwell. How can you tell whether [...]
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Boundaries: A Necessary Skill in Eating Disorder Recovery

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Woman smiling about recovery after treatment Binge eating disorder develops as a result of many complex factors, including several aspects that cannot necessarily be prevented, such as biological influences. However, environmental stressors do also play an important role in binge eating disorder, and understanding what these factors might be can be helpful in the recovery process. Seeking Out Comprehensive Help Without [...]
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