When friends and family find out that someone they love has an eating disorder, we hope they react with love, compassion, and support. However, some may respond with “victim-blaming, cattiness or awkward silence,” as Bustle writes — in no small part due to harmful stereotypes about people with eating disorders. Eating disorder stereotypes are, unfortunately, […]
Many people have eating disorders, so it stands to reason that there is probably going to be someone in your workplace who is a sufferer. There are also many things that can trigger eating disorders to develop. Lots of people think that that the main culprits are self-esteem issues due to unrealistic portrayals of body […]
Social media seems to have pervaded through every element of our lives. Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter… we’re all addicted to feeds whether from friends and family or from influencers. As the number of these feeds depicting exotic vacations, picture-perfect moments and filtered images of slim and beautiful increase models, our self-confidence decreases, and our mental health […]
It’s that time of year again! January is a month when many of us are focused on our goals for our health, our work, our relationships — and, of course, our eating disorder recovery. If you are living with an eating disorder, what better time of year is there to refocus and set goals than […]
Body dysmorphic disorder isn’t just a women’s issue; in fact, recent studies have shown that just as many men as women struggle with body dysmorphia. Currently, there is a surprisingly high number of males who are concerned or dissatisfied with their body appearance. That number has nearly tripled over the past 25 years, and now […]
“It has to be perfect.” “Anything less than perfection is a failure.” “I should never make mistakes.” Ever notice these thoughts running through your head? You may have a problem with perfectionism.
When you have a baby, your emotions are all over the place. One moment you feel joy and excitement, but the next you may feel anxiety and fear. This is quite normal after giving birth and is known colloquially as the “baby blues”. However, when the baby blues get out of hand, it’s known as […]
New year, new you! If you’ve already been diagnosed with an eating disorder and are ready to kiss it goodbye in 2020, or if your relationship with your body, food and/or exercise has become distressing to you, it may be time to begin eating disorder treatment. Starting eating disorder treatment for the first time can […]
Ring in the New Year with Outpatient Treatment for Your Mental Health Needs
on BlogIt’s 2020 — meaning many of us are already crafting our New Year’s resolutions to guide us through the new year (and decade!). If your goals for 2020 include better mental health, it might be time to consider outpatient treatment for your mental health needs in the new year. Even in 2020, patients still face […]
Fasting is nothing new, after all, people have been fasting for religious reasons for centuries. However, more recently, more people have been extolling the virtues of fasting diets as a way of detoxing their bodies or losing weight. Countless books and websites have sprung up surrounding the idea of fasting for weight loss. If you’ve […]