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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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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Being a young person today comes with tremendous pressure. Adolescents are at an age where they start to discover who they are and where they fit in with the group. Peer pressure is an unfortunate part of the process and young people do everything they can to keep from sticking out in the crowd. Peer
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#Thinspo: The Dangers of Online ED Communities Eating Disorders and Online Communities Humans long to be a part of a group of people who understand their experiences. The age of the Internet has connected people around the world and made it much easier to find people with similar experiences. The positive impacts of these connections
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Helping Your Loved One With Their Eating Disorder The holidays are an exciting time of the year. From enjoying seasonal traditions to valuable time spent with family and friends, the holidays often present a time of joy, peace, and comfort. Unfortunately, for over 30 million people struggling with an eating disorder, the hustle and bustle
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Going Home for the Holidays Holidays and Eating Disorders By Jessica Carter The holiday season is a time to gather with family and friends, which can often be challenging for those struggling with an eating disorder. Going home for the holidays may feel overwhelming, bringing increased stress, anxiety, and sometimes fear. It is far too
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Back to School While Maintaining Eating Disorder Recovery Returning to school while maintaining recovery from an eating disorder can be both overwhelming and challenging. We, at Toledo Center, are here and ready to help. Our mission is to support and accommodate our clients and families by providing a flexible environment that offers a programming structure
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Historically, eating disorders have been associated with young, heterosexual females. However, we are now beginning to recognize that body image issues and eating disorders affect all demographic backgrounds. Eating disorders are a serious, and sometimes deadly, mental health condition that appear among all socio-economic statuses, sexual orientations, and ethnic backgrounds. In particular, the rates of
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Compulsive Exercise Infographic Compulsive exercise is considered an unhealthy form of weight control. It is often prevalent in other eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. People who participate in compulsive exercise will also typically have a negative body image. Given the health risks associated with this disease, it is important to find help early.
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TikTok, which started in 2016, is a social media platform that has surged in popularity over the last few years among teens and young adults. The social media app allows you to easily record, edit, and post short videos that you can then share among friends and across the entire platform.
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