How To Handle Eating Disorder Triggers

If you are in recovery from an eating disorder, it may feel as if virtually everything around you is a trigger. These triggers often seem to be inescapable and impossible to be ignored. Rather, they come unannounced and unbidden in the sights and sounds of daily life. Triggers for an eating disorder come in a […]

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Is Depression Bad For Your Pregnancy?

Depression is a surprisingly common illness which affects how we think, feel and act. Around 6% of all women are likely to experience depression during their lives at some point, but the number increases to 10% in pregnant women. Women have a greater risk of depression during pregnancy due to the hormonal changes that affect […]

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Who Does Bulimia Affect the Most?

You may have heard stereotypes about eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa and who they affect. Many people wrongfully assume that only upper-class white women suffer from bulimia — but in reality, that could not be farther from the truth. The patient population that suffers from bulimia nervosa is as racially and ethnically diverse as […]

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Why Do Eating Disorders Happen?

Eating disorders may occur suddenly or creep up on your slowly. However, often, it will begin long before you know you’re struggling in your relationship with eating and food. Over time, it may change and develop – perhaps you may begin by restricting your food intake but then over time begin overeating. There are also […]

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May

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How Dangerous is Anorexia While Pregnant?

According to the American Pregnancy Association, approximately seven million American women suffer from eating disorders each year, with prevalence peaking during childbearing years. Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa can put a halt to menstrual periods and present fertility challenges for couples hoping to conceive — but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to get pregnant while […]

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May

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Why Stress Can Be Helpful and Harmful

The word “stress” is used a lot these days, and it isn’t too surprising why. People everywhere are more stressed than ever before, with common culprits being work, money, family responsibilities, health concerns, and the economy. So, what is stress? And why do we get it? Is stress always bad or can it have positive […]

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May

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What to Expect at the Best Eating Disorder Treatment Centers

No matter what stage of eating disorder recovery you’re in, it’s normal to experience doubts about eating disorder treatment. You might have questions about what type of treatment is best for you, what to expect from your treatment plan, or what life is like for someone in eating disorder treatment. Your first day of eating […]