Rumination disorder or rumination syndrome is widely misunderstood. Because rumination disorder is quite rare, many people do not understand its symptoms. Rumination syndrome is a type of feeding and eating disorder. Rumination disorder is a familiar condition in babies and individuals with developmental disabilities. However, it can occur in anyone, regardless of age. Signs and […]
Many people are familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder. However, another diagnosis connected to trauma, acute stress disorder, is not as well known. Both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder (ASD) develop from trauma. One can develop either condition after witnessing traumatic events in their community, witnessing a traumatic event involving a loved one, […]
Body image struggles occur for people of all ages and genders. In today’s social media and technology-focused environment, it is easy to look at others online and on television and aspire to look like someone else. This desire is often fueled by a perceived defect in one’s own physical appearance. This describes the symptoms of […]
Not so long ago, the struggles faced by someone with an eating disorder went largely unnoticed. Many people in society, including some within the medical and mental health communities, viewed eating disorders as a choice or a voluntary ailment. It was not until relatively recently that research proved eating disorders were dangerous mental health conditions […]
Most people understand bipolar disorder as a mood disorder with two primary symptoms: manic episodes and depressive episodes. While there are different bipolar diagnoses, each experiences mania, and depression to varying degrees. The intensity and severity of the emotional highs and lows you experience with bipolar disorder will vary based on your specific diagnosis. Despite […]
Over the last half-century, the push to destigmatize mental illness has led to increasing coverage about mental health across many outlets. Today it is possible to find online articles, reference tools, podcasts, televisions shows, and even documentaries about the evolving face of mental health. Yet, with the good also comes the bad. For decades, horror […]
Eating disorders are illness that affects the lives of millions of American’s of all ages. Despite a long-standing misconception, it is essential to remember that an eating disorder is not a struggle “by choice” or “in the head” of the person suffering. The statistics from the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders or […]
Eating disorders are more common than many people realize. Some statistics suggest as many as 30 million Americans of all ages and genders have at least one eating disorder. Without help from a professional treatment program like The Meadowglade, the long-term effects of eating disorders can lead to dangerous, potentially fatal consequences. Unfortunately, a great […]
Coping mechanisms are tools we use to deal with challenging or unpleasant things. People may develop a coping mechanism to manage stress, deal with pain, or address the symptoms and challenges related to trauma or another struggle. Unfortunately, unhealthy (harmful, adverse, or negative) coping mechanisms are used more frequently than positive ones. It is important […]
Anxiety and depression are listed independently in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM); there is a solid and notable link between these mental health conditions. Although it is possible and not uncommon to receive a diagnosis of either anxiety or depression, it is also equally likely to struggle with both conditions simultaneously. […]