Athletes and Binge Eating Disorder

This entry was posted in Athletes & Eating Disorders on by .
Athlete working out to battle binge eating disorder Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope Athletes who compete at the collegiate, professional, and Olympic levels are able to attain success through years of dedication and commitment to their training. Athleticism may come naturally to some, but athletes who are able to compete at competitive [...]
Read More

How Do I Know If I Truly Have an Eating Disorder?

This entry was posted in Eating Disorder Signs & Symptoms on by .
Woman struggling with eating disorders Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Of all the mental illnesses that a person could potentially be subject to, eating disorders are the most highly stigmatized. This is largely in part to the media influence on the imagery associated with eating disorders, in combination [...]
Read More

How Do I OverCome Self-Doubt In Eating Disorder Recovery?

This entry was posted in Recovery Support on by .
Eating Disorder Recovery Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Eating disorders are illnesses that require ongoing vigilance in order to sustain recovery for the long term, and there is no doubt that this can become difficult to maintain through the various challenges that come with the journey. [...]
Read More

International Interview Series: Wendy Preskow of Canada, Founder & President of National Initiative for Eating Disorders (NIED)

This entry was posted in Global Perspectives on by .
Wendy Preskow, Canada, International Interview Series International Interview Series Contributor: Wendy Preskow of Canada, Founder & President of National Initiative for Eating Disorders (NIED) 1. What inspired you to become involved in the eating disorder community throughout Canada? Our daughter, 31, has been suffering from Anorexia and Bulimia for more than half her life. As parents, my husband and I have [...]
Read More

Effectiveness of Psychotropic Medications: How Long Will I Need to Be on Medication?

This entry was posted in Medications for Eating Disorders on by .
Woman in black hat considering therapy Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Eating disorders are complex illnesses that arise from multiple different factors. Perhaps one of the most damaging stigmas believed about eating disorders is that these are diseases of “vanity”, developing from a desire to change one’s appearance. However, [...]
Read More

How Can I Get Involved With Eating Disorder Advocacy?

This entry was posted in Advocacy, Policy & Access to Care on by .
Friends in support group therapy Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope For anyone who has been impacted by an eating disorder, either by personally suffering with one of these mental illnesses or by observing a loved one who may be struggling, the result can be life-altering. Eating disorders are [...]
Read More

International Interview Series: Kayley Reed of Canada, Co-Founder of Wear Your Label

This entry was posted in Global Perspectives on by .
Kayley Reed, International Interview Canada - Wear Your Label International Interview Series Contributor from Canada:  Kayley Reed, Co-founder of Wear Your Label 1. What inspired you to become involved Canada’s mental health community? Three years ago, I never would have ever anticipated being as involved with the mental health community as I am today. I was in my final year of university, and grappling with [...]
Read More

How Do I Know if I am Recovered Enough to Serve as a Mentor to Others Struggling with an Eating Disorder?

This entry was posted in Recovery Support on by .
Girl balancing in recovery Individuals who have struggled with eating disorders in the past often feel called to help others in the community, whether as an eating disorder professional, volunteer or advocate in some other capacity. These individuals often end up being a mentor to others struggling in recovery. How do you know you are recovered enough to guide [...]
Read More

Experiencing Triggers in Long Term Eating Disorder Recovery

This entry was posted in Recovery Support on by .
Woman struggling with Long Term Eating Disorder Recovery Because of the nature of eating disorders, these diseases are chronic and require ongoing vigilance to sustain recovery for the long-term. While the necessary treatments and interventions for recovery will not necessarily be the same in the later years of recovery compared to the earlier phases, there is still a necessity for ongoing support and [...]
Read More