Many myths surround the causes of eating disorders, who develops one, and the seriousness of the illness. Often these myths increase the stigma and may prevent those needing help from seeking treatment.
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By Kayla Carson, Regional Director of Clinical Partnerships Happy New Year! There is something about a new year that just feels good. It could mean a clean slate, a new chance, 365 more days of opportunity, growth, innovation or evolution. Maybe it is putting a negative aspect of life behind you or finally leaping into
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Approximately 4.7 million women will have their lives threatened by bulimia nervosa. Like other eating disorders, bulimia is complicated and not fully understood. Those suffering will often binge on large amounts of food and then purge their calories through behaviors such as vomiting, use of laxatives, use of diet pills, or excessive exercising. Magnolia Creek
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Sometimes the symptoms of an eating disorder can be difficult to recognize, often because they reveal themselves subtly. The symptoms of anorexia are important to recognize because mortality rates from anorexia are the highest of any mental illness. Individuals, ages 15-24, who are suffering from anorexia have 10 times the risk of dying compared to
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The holidays invoke a sense of excitement and a hopeful feeling of the good times to come for most people. After all, most holiday traditions include family, gifts, games, parties, and overall fun. But for those suffering from an eating disorder, the holidays could mean facing stress, anxiety, and challenges with food.
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Although not common knowledge, eating disorders often co-occur with substance abuse. Studies suggest that 50% of those suffering from an eating disorder are also abusing substances, a rate five times greater than that of the general population. Other research shows that 30%-50% of all people suffering with bulimia have a co-occurring substance us disorder, while
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Eating disorder statistics regularly show the prevalence of co-occurring mental health issues among those with eating disorders. In fact, eating disorders often develop as coping mechanisms for conditions like depression, anxiety, and trauma. However, how tight is the link between eating disorders and other mental health problems? Anorexia Anorexia itself is relatively common and is
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What is muscle dysmorphia? Muscle dysmorphia is typically more prevalent in men; however, women can also be at risk. The disorder is not currently recognized as an eating disorder and is often considered to be a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder that is sub categorized as a body dysmorphic disorder, which is when an individual is
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At Magnolia Creek, we are often asked how to know if someone has an eating disorder. It is common to not know the signs and symptoms, and for many, a sense of shame or guilt about their eating disorder behaviors can make them fearful of going to a doctor. Although an eating disorder cannot be
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Although many people can understand anxiety or depression, many find someone causing intentional harm to themselves confusing. Because self-harm often appears traumatic and violent, it could look like an attempt at suicide. Individuals with an eating disorder may restrict, binge, purge, or over exercise, but self-harm is equally as damaging. Self-harm can be scary for
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