Many of us wonder if we should count calories to lose weight — and everyone from Harvard University to the U.S. government seems to say ‘yes.’ But as Caroline Dooner, author of The F*ck It Diet, puts it, “It’s not that calorie counting & calorie restriction won’t result in weight loss, it (often) will. The […]
It’s well known that when someone has an eating disorder their body is severely affected. However, many people fail to realize the impact that the problem has on their mind and the way that they think. Eating disorders begin in the brain. Not only that, but they also cause health problems including brain damage, which […]
Stress feels different for everyone. Some people are overtaxed by stress, collapsing on their bed at the end of the night in exhaustion. Others run on espresso, ignoring their body’s signs that it is stressed. They continue to go, go, go, and may not even realize that they are overwhelmed until they have already burned […]
“I have time blindness. No matter how much I try or prepare, I’m always 5-30 minutes late and rushing.” — Carrie “I go on autopilot when I start wandering or doing things on muscle memory and I forget where I go and where I put things.” — Kimberlea “I constantly worry that every decision I […]
Depression is an isolating and lonely illness, but getting some support from other people can help to keep sufferers going. The numbers of sufferers are increasing year on year. In Los Angeles County alone, reports of depression have gone up since 1999 by 50%. Yet, it’s often difficult to know when to get help, and […]
In recent years it has become evident that many people leaving the military suffer from a condition known as PTSD or post traumatic stress disorder. Sufferers find it difficult to readjust to civilian life, feeling emotionally disconnected and numb, on edge, or close to panic. These symptoms make it hard to cope with everyday life, […]
Most people think that the richer they are, the happier they become. However, evidence shows that this isn’t necessarily the case. In fact, recent studies have shown that the more money you have, the more likely you are to suffer from depression and other mental health problems. A recent study pointed out that once a […]
Eating disorder recovery can feel like a lonely road, but you shouldn’t have to walk it alone. Your support system plays an important role in helping you recover from an eating disorder. But what exactly is a support system, and how involved should they be in eating disorder recovery? If you or someone you love […]
One of the biggest questions people have after being diagnosed with a mental illness is “can you truly recover from mental illness?” This question has divided the mental health community for years. Some people believe full recovery from mental illness is possible, while others believe that mental illnesses simply wax and wane — and that […]
Anyone whose loved one struggles with mental illness knows that mental illness affects more than just the individual diagnosed. The far-reaching effects of mental illness stretch across families, impacting everything from finances to physical health. Bipolar disorder is a form of mental illness that can take an especially hard toll on families. Watching a loved […]