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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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When many people picture an eating disorder, they tend to imagine someone who significantly limits their food intake or engages in self-induced vomiting. However, there are several different types of eating disorders in our society. There is an estimated 35 million Americans suffering from eating disorders, ranging from food aversion to body dissatisfaction. Without a …
Bulimia Nervosa is a potentially deadly disease that affects approximately 4 million women and 1 million men in the United States alone. Research has shown that the sooner a patient with bulimia can find treatment, the higher their chance of recovery.
While many eating disorders develop during adolescence and early adulthood, it is not uncommon for them to occur during childhood. According to the US Department of Health & Human Services, eating disorders occur in nearly three percent of all individuals 13-18-years old. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics has noted eating disorders are increasingly being …
Eating disorders can be difficult, but they become even more difficult when a co-occurring mental health condition is present. With over 30 million men and women developing an eating disorder at some point in their lives, it is not uncommon that they would also battle a dual diagnosis. The prevalence of a co-occurring mental health …
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By: Meggan Desmond, Clinical Director For many people, the holidays are “the most wonderful time of the year” as families gather to share in food and festivities of the season. For people recovering from an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder, the holidays present numerous obstacles and challenges. With proper preparation, a …
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The occasional food craving is normal behavior for many people. But when these cravings become something more, they could suggest larger underlying problems. This is where the term emotional eating enters the conversation. Emotional eating is not intentionally harmful as it satisfies a person’s immediate emotional impulses. However, as a regular pattern of emotional eating …
Myth: Only females have eating disorders. Fact: 10 million men in the US have an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Despite the stereotype, one in three individuals who struggle with an eating disorder is male.
