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Understanding the Link Between Depression and Binge Eating Disorder

Getting help for binge eating disorder can feel intimidating, especially when battling other co-occurring mental health issues. Many people struggling with binge eating also have depression, and addressing both the eating issues and depressive symptoms is essential for recovery. We will explore the link between binge eating and depression, as well as treatment options. What […]

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Why Eating Disorders Aren’t Really About Food

A lot of families struggle to grasp why their loved one can’t just eat. In fact, many people suffering from the eating disorder also don’t understand why eating is so hard. Although it may sound counterintuitive, eating doesn’t magically fix eating disorders. In this free resource, we’ll walk you through an overview of factors that

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How to Tell If a Loved One Is Hiding an Eating Disorder

Eating disorders can be difficult to identify in loved ones, as they often suffer in silence and hide their struggle. Unfortunately, the longer an eating disorder goes untreated, the more severe the consequences can be. If you fear that a close family member or friend is dealing with an eating disorder, knowing how to approach

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How to Find an Eating Disorder Support Group

Eating disorders are serious mental health issues, and it’s essential to find support when you are struggling with one. Finding an eating disorder support group can be a great way to begin or enhance recovery. Whether you are looking for information, education, resources, or just a safe space to talk, these groups can provide an

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Is There a Connection Between ADHD and Eating Disorders?

Eating disorders represent a complex mix of psychological connections, societal pressures, and more that contribute to someone suffering from these conditions. It can prove challenging to single out a direct cause-and-effect relationship between a preexisting condition and someone recently struggling with an eating disorder. For those looking to understand whether there are connections between ADHD

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What Happens if an Eating Disorder Goes Untreated?

Across the country, countless people suffer in silence from an eating disorder. Whether they are trying to match the unattainable beauty standards outlined in popular culture or have a severely damaged relationship with food, these conditions have remained a prevalent part of society for decades. While countless people have sought help from a local eating

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How Does an Eating Disorder Affect a Person’s Life?

The relationship between what we eat, our body image, self-esteem, and physical and mental well-being represents a complex relationship that can quickly change at a moment’s notice. Different factors affect how we view our nutrition and the ways we approach eating throughout the day. In some cases, people develop eating disorders in response to these

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How Body Image Issues Lead to Eating Disorders

Your body image is the way you view your physical self. When you struggle with body image issues, you do not see yourself as others do. In fact, you do not see yourself as you actually are. This can make you strive for ideals that do not balance with reality. How Body Image Issues Begin

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How to Redefine Your Relationship with Food

There are many ways people use food to cope with stress or difficult emotions. Some may eat as a way of dealing with sadness, while others might do it to manage their anger or anxiety. To redefine your relationship with food, it is important to identify why you use food in such a way and

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New Year’s Resolutions That Support Recovery

As the near year begins, many people turn to the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. Given the challenges of the last two years, it is safe to say that many are hoping to establish resolutions that will bring about happiness in the coming months. It is common for resolutions to focus on exercise, dieting,

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