Men and their Muscles – Muscular Dysmorphia

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Man lifting weights while suffering from Compulsive Exercise Eating Disorders do not discriminate on background, religion, socio-economic status, race, sex, or gender. In fact, although we think about Eating Disorders as primarily a “female disorder,” according to NEDA [1], “about one in three people struggling with an Eating Disorder is a male.” Unfortunately, they are often fighting Muscular Dysmorphia or a poor body image. [...]
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The Night Eating Diagnostic Syndrome Questionnaire

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Eating Disorder Hope Art Gallery boat on yellow sea For starters, some of you may not know that Night Eating Syndrome (NES) is an actual disorder. NES falls under the DSM-5 category of “Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders (OSFED)” and is estimated to impact approximately 1.5% of the general population [1]. The diagnosis itself involves individuals having “repeated episodes of eating at night including [...]
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How Eating Disorders Harm People’s Social Lives

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Group of People discussing cultural differences in mental health treatment Most people don’t think twice about heading out to dinner with friends or going to an event where food might be served. But, for people who are struggling with eating disorders, social situations — particularly those that involve food — can trigger complex emotional responses that can make it difficult to maintain healthy relationships. When [...]
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Benefits of Faith in Recovery from Disordered Eating (Christian Track)

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Cross tacked on a piece of wood Last summer, my family and I spent an evening jumping over obstacles, leaping across swinging logs and grasping for ropes at an adventure tower and ropes course in Franklin, Tenessee. Each level of the tower presenter greater challenges. Up to 45 feet above the ground, we tested our strength, concentration, and trust in the equipment [...]
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Pros and Cons of Online Therapy for Eating Disorders

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Girl using online screening tool IOI-S to check for eating disorder symptoms Many individuals live in remote areas, a long way from professionals trained to treat eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. For them, doing traditional face-to-face therapy is not a realistic option. Additionally, patients with eating disorders have to contend with long waiting times to receive treatment [1], but what about online [...]
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Why Eating Disorder Recovery Does Not End with Treatment

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Recovery Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Seeking professional care for an eating disorder is a crucial first step toward achieving a healthier version of yourself. But, recovery from an eating disorder often does not end with treatment. To reduce your risk for relapse as you transition back to your daily life, it can be [...]
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Taylor Swift Documentary Addresses Impact of Stress, Shame, & Media on the Development of Eating Disorders

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Picture of a Lady's back who is sad Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center A recently released documentary about pop star Taylor Swift has brought renewed attention to the intersection of stress, shame, self-esteem, and eating disorders. The documentary, titled “Miss Americana,”  debuted January 31, 2020, on Netflix and in select theaters. It provides viewers with an intimate portrait of the [...]
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