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Traveling Internationally While Supporting ED Recovery

J. R. R. Tolkien is quoted as having said, “Not all those who wander are lost.” While this is true, “wandering” can be a wonderful way for a “lost” person to become found. Traveling while maintaining eating disorder recovery is something that must be thought out before doing. There are no guarantees that triggers will [...]
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IOPs and Their Benefits in Eating Disorder Treatment

Contributor: Morgan Krumeich, PsyD at The Center for Eating Disorders at The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt Working towards recovery from an eating disorder can be full of ups and downs as one progresses along the winding road of recovery. Many people utilize an IOP, outpatient therapy, and weekly support from specialty providers. [...]
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My Future and Leaving College for Eating Disorder Treatment

“I don’t want my college team to know I’m struggling with an eating disorder… I’ll ruin my chances of getting into a masters or doctorate program if I go to treatment… I don’t want to fall behind in my classes.” All of these phrases are common when working with a college-aged student who is struggling [...]
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Preparing for Eating Disorder Treatment Out of State

Woman reading in eating disorder treatment

With eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, professional intervention and treatment is often necessary for recovery and healing. For many individuals who are suffering with eating disorders, seeking out treatment at a higher level of care is necessary to deal with the most severe symptoms related to these psychiatric illnesses. This [...]
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Weighing In: The Scale in Eating Disorder Recovery

“Let’s check your weight this week.” That is a bullet sentence right there when you are working with a client who has an eating disorder. Most clients dread this part of the session when working through their eating disorder symptoms. Eating disorders are often about weight-shaming in the person’s head. If the person has gained [...]
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The Use of Medication in the Treatment of Eating Disorders

Nurse Meeting With Teenage Girl In Modern Hospital

Modern medicine is responsible for preventing or curing many illnesses in today’s world. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine, no preventative measure, no medication or [...]
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Talking to Your Teen About Pursuing Treatment for Anorexia

Talking to your teen about their struggles with anorexia nervosa (AN), and whether it is time to pursue treatment, may not be an easy conversation, but preparing for it can make it easier. Lead with Empathy Brené Brown asserts, “empathy is not feeling for someone, it is feeling with someone.” Feeling with your teen means [...]
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Binge Eating Disorder: Do I Go Public or Keep it Private?

Binge eating disorder (BED) can bring on feelings of guilt, shame, remorse, and secrecy. It is a severe disorder than affect all parts of a person’s life. BED is newly recognized within the eating disorder field. It was adopted as its own diagnosis in the new DSM-V manual. Prior it is acceptance, it was a [...]
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Intimacy Issues and Eating Disorders in Women

For women with intimacy issues and eating disorders, it can be scary to enter into or be in a relationship. Many individuals with eating disorders, both men and women, have body image disturbances and negative perceptions of how others view them. This can create barriers to having an intimate relationship with a partner. Often, women [...]
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Celebrities Fighting Eating Disorders

It is easy to think you are all alone when you have an eating disorder, but nothing could be further from the truth. Recently, singer and rapper Ke$ha entered rehab for treatment of an undisclosed eating disorder, proving even celebrities on the red carpet have image issues and self-doubt. When it comes to these mental [...]
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