Reflection | Body Dysmorphia | The Meadowglade|CBT | Body Dysmorphia | The Meadowglade

Jun

Body Dysmorphia: When The Mirror Lies

Body Dysmorphia (sometimes known as BDD or body dysmorphic disorder) is a mental health condition in which the sufferer continuously worries about the flaws they perceive in their appearance. Usually, those flaws go unnoticed by others. People can suffer from body dysmorphia at any age. However, young adults and teenagers are most susceptible. Some people […]

Woman Bathroom | Laxative Abuse | The Meadowglade|Pills | Laxative Abuse | The Meadowglade

Jun

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What Laxative Abuse Looks Like

Laxatives are a type of medicine which is normally used for treating constipation. They work by softening stools so they’re easier to pass or by stimulating your lower intestines so they can push stools out more easily. Although doctors sometimes recommend the use of laxatives on occasion for those who suffer from constipation, there’s a dark side […]

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Jun

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Managing an Adult Eating Disorder: Steps to Success

Our society is on guard for signs of teen and child eating disorders. Children today have manifested signs of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. What we as leaders have not done is give parents and professionals the tools to recognize eating disorders in children so that they can manage them as adults. […]

Stress Ball | Stress Disorder | The Meadowglade

Jun

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Life with A Stress Disorder: 5 Signs of Serious Stress

All of us have stress in our lives. We have our moments, and we all deal with them in our ways. But, there is a fine line between having stress and having a stress disorder. By definition, a stress disorder is something persistent that cannot be addressed without medical or psychological intervention. That’s not to […]

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Jun

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Stress Less: 7 Ways to Stop Stressing and Slow Down

In our busy culture, where no one is slowing down, stress can peak with very few outside triggers and cause both immediate and long-lasting harm. School can cause stress when we don’t prioritize our time and stay organized and focused. Our work can cause us stress, from impossible deadlines to conflicts with workers. Our society […]

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May

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What Is Rumination: How To Spot the Signs

When it comes to eating disorders, bulimia and anorexia are the best-known conditions which affect people of both sexes and of all ages. However, there is another eating disorder which receives a lot less attention from the media and which has barely been heard of by the general public, but which is no less important […]

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May

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What is ARFID?: More Than Picky Eating

ARFID is an often misunderstood condition, and in fact, many people haven’t even heard of it. If you’re one of those people, this article will give you more information about this eating disorder. The acronym ARFID stands for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. While most people are aware of anorexia and bulimia – the two most […]