Learn more about body image and its impact on self-esteem, eating behaviors and ED recovery.
Our culture is part of the core of our identity. The world around us influences everything from our style to our beliefs. Eating disorders and identity are closely interrelated. Recovery from an eating disorder requires one to understand how their beliefs impact their relationship with food and body image. Introduction to the Impact of Cultural […]
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Bad body image days are challenging. When you are in recovery, it can make it harder to nourish your body adequately. It may even create a fear of relapse. But have no fear! Here are some practical steps you can take to navigate these days with confidence. How Knowing Your Triggers Can Promote Body Image
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Everyone has their own unique mental image of what they look like. Whether or not the picture they’ve created is accurate is another question. Body image is something that can make you feel confident and powerful or can cause you to feel awkward and anxious. Factors including diet culture, social media, and outdated beauty standards
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What to Look For If You Think Your Child May Have An Eating Disorder Many people think of eating disorders as a teenage problem. The adolescent years are a time of change and growth, which can make them susceptible to developing eating disorders. Yet, many children develop disordered eating patterns before their adolescent years. If
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Written by Kate Fisch, LCSW – AVP of Clinical Partnerships, Eating Disorder Network Due to the prevalence of anorexia and bulimia among young people, as well as other eating disorders, it’s vital to understand how social media sites can contribute to the development and sustainability of these disorders. According to a University of Pittsburgh
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Food is a complicated topic. It’s not just about what you decide to put on your plate, but how you feel before and after you eat it, whether you have access to fresh foods or processed foods, and how much of it you can afford. Similarly, food insecurity isn’t simply not having enough to eat,
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Stigma is one of the most significant problems faced by someone struggling with a mental health diagnosis of any kind. When that diagnosis is related to disordered eating, the difficulties are often compounded and far more complex. Stigma inhibits one’s ability to seek help and interact with family, friends, or co-workers, and inevitably, leads to
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As the holiday season arrives, so do the invitations for family gatherings and celebrations. For someone in recovery from any form of disordered eating, the holiday season can quickly spark worry and anxiety about how to be “part of” the events around you while maintaining healthy recovery. You are not alone. The holiday season is
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Holidays present some of the biggest challenges for those living with binge eating disorders. Maybe you are struggling with binge eating. Maybe you suspect or know a loved one who is. Thanksgiving can be an incredibly challenging time for someone with an eating disorder. This holiday is centered on eating. In reality, it almost promotes
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Many feel some discomfort or concern about their body image from time to time. It’s a normal experience for most people. But when those concerns become fixations on body weight, food intake, and weight loss, it becomes a problem. These may be signs of a potential eating disorder. Eating disorders are serious medical conditions that
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