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The Connection Between Depression and Eating Disorders

Eating disorders and depression are potentially debilitating conditions on their own. When someone experiences both conditions simultaneously, it can become overwhelming. It may not seem fair to carry such a burden, but effective treatments exist—and they can be life-changing. The symptoms of depression often overlap with those of eating disorders, and it’s not uncommon to […]

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What is ARFID? Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

Picky eating is a common childhood occurrence that may come and go over time. Many kids go through short phases where they only want to eat a few selected foods; this can be a normal part of childhood development and isn’t typically a cause for concern. Even in adulthood, disliking certain foods isn’t abnormal and rarely

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Eating Disorders in Teen Girls

Adolescent girls are at a highly vulnerable stage in their lives. They’re navigating physical, hormonal, and emotional changes while facing new pressures and expectations—from society, their friends, and their families. Sometimes, this onslaught of change and social pressure can give rise to body image issues, lack of self-esteem, and disordered eating habits. The causes of

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Eating Disorder Warning Signs in Teens

It’s common for adolescents to experience ups and downs in their behavior and emotions. They may go through phases in their style and the types of music they listen to; they may be clingy one week and fiercely independent the next. The constant ebbs and flows of adolescence can make it challenging to differentiate between

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Managing Emotions in Eating Disorder Recovery: Essential Tips and Tools

Emotions play a crucial role in our daily lives, even negative emotions like fear, anger, sadness, and loneliness. That’s a lot of negatives for anyone to deal with. For many people, managing emotions is a difficult task, and it’s not always done in a healthy way. In fact, eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia

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Residential Eating Disorder Treatment for Adolescents: When Is It Necessary?

Admitting your child to a residential treatment center can be scary, but it is often a life-saving step in their recovery. If you are considering treatment for your child’s eating disorder, it can help to learn more about the types of care available. For this reason, we’ll walk you through what residential treatment is, what

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Recognizing Body Checking Patterns: A Path to Eating Disorder Healing

Did you know that it is entirely normal to body check and that almost all of us do it? However, body checking can become an unhealthy habit and is often associated with eating disorders. What’s Body Checking? Think about what you do before you go out the door to school, work, or meet your friends

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Mindfulness: Eating Disorder Recovery | Toledo Center

Mindfulness is the practice of staying present in the moment, allowing thoughts to come and go without judgment. This same skill can be used to help you navigate meals during eating disorder recovery. What Is Mindful Eating? Mindful eating brings awareness to every aspect of your eating experience. This includes noting the sensory aspects of

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Building a Supportive Environment: Family Therapy as a Path to Lasting Recovery

Depending on an individual’s unique family dynamics or circumstances, various family therapy approaches can support patients and their families during the eating disorder recovery process. Evidence supports the many benefits of family therapy for eating disorders, emphasizing that building a supportive home environment is the cornerstone of a lasting recovery. What Is Family Therapy, and

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Exploring the Emotional Rollercoaster of Eating Disorder Recovery

The recovery process can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. Let’s walk through some ways to help regulate your emotions throughout treatment. Recovery from Eating Disorders and Emotions If you feel like your emotions are all over the place, we want to reassure you that this is extremely common for someone battling an eating disorder. In

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