Fighting Depressive Thoughts with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Nature Road Through Redwood National Park Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based therapeutic modality for depression. For many people, treating depression is an important aspect of eating disorder recovery. This is because many people with disordered eating also deal with depression [1]. In fact, depression is the most common mood disorder that people with eating disorders struggle with [1]. Depression [...]
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Acute Anorexia Nervosa: The Most Severe Stage of Anorexia

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Immune System Acute anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe psychiatric illness leading to serious health complications and, in some cases, death. Unfortunately, treatment centers and hospitals are often ill-equipped to treat this advanced stage of anorexia, making it hard for many acute anorexia nervosa patients to find proper treatment. What Is Acute Anorexia Nervosa? Acute anorexia nervosa [...]
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Orthorexia: When Eating Well Becomes an Illness

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Woman on the beach struggling with co-occurring disorders Contributor: Chelsea Clarke, MS, RDN, LD of EDEN Treatment Center Variety, balance and moderation. These are the essential hallmarks of a healthy diet. Food is intended to be an enjoyable aspect of life while providing the nourishment required to keep a body functioning well. Unfortunately, due to factors such as social media, the diet industry, [...]
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Summer in a Pandemic Makes Socializing Even Trickier for Those in Recovery

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Summer camp Contributor: Staff at Carolina House Summer looks a lot different this year for everyone, especially those in eating disorder recovery. Depending on which part of the country you live in, pools may be shut down. Some bars and restaurants could be closed or operating at a reduced capacity. Backyard gatherings with friends might go from [...]
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What You Need to Know About ADHD & Eating Disorders

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Woman after having found meaning in her life Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is among the many conditions that can co-occur with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. Each condition can be difficult to manage on its own, but when a woman or young girl is struggling with both, she may find it challenging [...]
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Helpful Attitudes to get the Most out of Eating Disorder Treatment

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Woman The opportunity to receive eating disorder treatment has the potential to drastically improve someone’s quality of life. Getting treatment is a chance to heal from dangerous medical and psychological symptoms, create normal eating patterns, and challenge disordered thoughts and behaviors with professional support. However, someone’s attitude or mindset about eating disorder treatment can influence how [...]
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