The Relationship Between Attachment & Eating Disorders

This entry was posted in Recovery Support on by .
Friends are Factors in Anorexia Treatment The ways in which we forge a connection with others impacts every area of our lives, including our mental health. These attachment patterns can develop throughout any period of the lifespan and are often connected to the many familial, social, professional, and romantic relationships we encounter. In some cases, it can become an attachment disorder, [...]
Read More

Eating Disorders and the Holidays

This entry was posted in Holidays on by .
Woman considering life coach Contributor: Norman Kim, Ph.D. – National Director of Reasons Eating Disorder Center When we think about some of the particular challenges of struggling with an eating disorder over the holidays, the first thing most people might think about is the food, and understandably so. Food is a central part of the holidays for all of [...]
Read More

Feeling Out of Control in Eating

This entry was posted in Eating Disorder Discussions on by .
Girl lookinb behind her Feeling a loss of control over eating behaviors is an important symptom that can help distinguish between eating disorder diagnoses. This specific symptom can be incredibly troubling, as the concept of control and either having it or not having it has moral implications in our culture. Many who experience loss-of-control experience increased feelings of shame [...]
Read More

Orthorexia & University Students in Mexico

This entry was posted in Diet Culture & Disordered Eating Behaviors on by .
Girl Developing an Eating Disorder Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) is a word that is less common than the behavior it defines. Literally translated to “correct eating,” the term refers to “having a pathological obsession in pursuit of a healthy diet” and is characterized by an “obsessive and pathological approach to eating what is perceived as “healthy [1].” What Characterizes Orthorexia Many [...]
Read More

New Year, New You? Or Choosing Self-Acceptance and Self-Compassion

This entry was posted in Holidays on by .
New Year New Year’s resolutions are a common tradition in American culture. They often center on self-improvement or on achieving goals and dreams. A common resolution is to eat healthier or exercise more, usually with the intention of losing weight. Self-compassion and self-acceptance are rarely considered; instead, we tend to criticize ourselves. The fact that this is [...]
Read More

Post Election Burn Out & Eating Disorder Recovery

This entry was posted in Causes of Eating Disorders on by .
Hispanic Woman in Business Meeting Room The 2020 election was one of the most hostile and divisive elections in American history. While the election was stressful for society as a whole, there are certain populations, primarily minorities, that were likely impacted more by the election. While it may seem that societal issues wouldn’t influence eating disorder behaviors, this certainly isn’t true. [...]
Read More