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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

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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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What is the Connection Between OCD and Disordered Eating?

Eating Disorder, Mental Health / By Kelli Falconberry

Many people struggling with an eating disorder may also have another co-occurring mental health disorder, such as anxiety, depression, or OCD. In this article, we’ll discuss the connection between OCD and eating disorders and how Toledo Center can help you in your journey to recovery. What is OCD? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic disorder …

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Can Eating Disorders Be Hereditary?

Eating Disorder / By Kelli Falconberry

Eating disorders are not age or gender specific; they can impact anyone at any time in their lives. Diagnosing and managing eating disorders can be complex, and many underlying factors determine their development. Recent studies have associated social pressure, general environments, and genetics as underlying reasons for developing an eating disorder, additionally raising questions regarding …

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What Is Mindful Eating?

Eating Disorder, ED Recovery / By Kelli Falconberry

When many people think of mindfulness, they may think of meditation, yoga, or some other kind of internal journey. While this can be one way to practice mindfulness, there are also some very practical ways to incorporate mindfulness into the way that you eat. What is Mindful Eating? Mindfulness is the practice of bringing awareness …

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Dispelling the Stigma Around Men with Eating Disorders

Eating Disorder, Males Category / By Kelli Falconberry

Many people think of eating disorders as affecting only women, but the truth is that men can suffer from eating disorders, too. Unfortunately, many often overlook or ignore the stigma around eating disorders in men. This stigma can lead to a lack of understanding and resources for men with eating disorders. It’s essential to recognize …

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How the Media Stigmatizes Eating Disorders

Eating Disorder / By Kelli Falconberry

Every day we are bombarded by the media. It’s a significant part of our lives, and there is no escaping that fact. Unfortunately, the media greatly influences people’s attitudes and beliefs, and it is partly responsible for how the public views eating disorders and the people they affect. This representation of eating disorders demonstrates a …

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Can Eating Disorders Lead to Acne Breakouts?

Eating Disorder, ED Recovery / By Kelli Falconberry

Acne has a variety of causes, most commonly from hormonal changes or genetics. But did you know that eating disorders can also play a role in the development of acne? Not every person with an eating disorder has acne, and not all acne is a symptom of an eating disorder. With this said, an eating …

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Woman sits next to her partner in support of her eating disorder recovery.

What to Say to a Significant Other Struggling with Disordered Eating

Eating Disorder, ED Recovery / By Kelli Falconberry

When your partner is struggling with an eating disorder, naturally, your desire to show support in their recovery is high. It can feel tricky to do because even the most well-meaning encouragement may come off as dismissive or triggering to your loved one. Our good intentions of support will fall by the wayside once that …

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Get Empowered Through Journaling During Your Eating Disorder Recovery

Eating Disorder, ED Recovery / By Kelli Falconberry

Eating disorders are serious mental health disorders that can have devastating physical and emotional consequences. Recovering from an eating disorder is a challenging journey, but it’s important to remember that you are not alone. Keeping a recovery journal can be an effective tool to help you stay on track and track your progress. Why Journaling …

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