Eating Disorders Support, News And Resources
The Latest Featured Articles and News
Anorexia Treatment Options
Finding the right treatment options for anorexia depends largely on the severity and frequency of your symptoms. Those in the initial stages of eating disorder treatment might find it helpful to combine several different therapeutic modalities to support recovery, while those suffering relapse behavior or who are in later stages of treatment may benefit from …
Lady Gaga Responds To Demi Lovato’s Accusation Of Eating Disorder Insensitivity
Not surprisingly, celebs had a few things to say about Lady Gaga’s controversial stunt she pulled at a performance during the South by Southwest festival in Texas this month. The performer had a “vomit artist” throw up on her while on stage, triggering a whole slew of questions from fans and media about what the …
Good Physician Relationships May Help You Lose The Most Weight, Study Says
People who consider their physicians helpful may have the most success in losing weight, according to a recent survey from Johns Hopkins Medicine. Researchers looked at data from more than 300 people in a clinical weight loss trial, finding that people who were very satisfied with their primary care doctor’s support lost about twice as …
Are Plus Sized Models In Ads Leading To A Rise In Obesity Rates?
In a new study from Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business, the increase in the use of plus-sized models in print and television advertising could be contributing to the growing rates of obesity in women. The Study Results of the study were published in the American Marketing Association’s Journal of Policy & Marketing. It …
Anorexia Rumors Dismissed By Miley Cyrus
A number of rumors have been circulating recently regarding the possibility that Miley Cyrus is suffering from the devastating eating disorder anorexia nervosa. The rumors began as a result of Miley Cyrus’s noticeably slimmer appearance. Some fans of the former “Hannah Montana” star had expressed concern that she possibly had an eating disorder. The negative …
Videos
Eating Disorders Blogs
On Rejection (And Self-Worth)
This morning I was watching Corner Gas, which, for those of you who don’t know, is a popular Canadian sitcom. In this episode, Lacy was experiencing some inner turmoil after her and Brent “had a moment” – she wanted to make sure he understood that she didn’t want to take things to the next level, …
Going To College With Eating Disorder Recovery
Suhita via Etsy.com As the summer winds down in Newport Beach the tourists occupying the beach rentals head home along with our college aged clients who head back to school. We are excited for them to return to college in the Fall with new tools they can use in their eating disorder recovery. Today we …
NEDAwareness Week Day 6: Shadows
Secrecy is an eating disorders greatest tool. The shadows begin to creep in until a person is so far covered even they do not know which way is up. I think about how I fight to remain afloat in my life. I fight daily to defeat the darkness. Below is a poem I wrote about …
Clinical Trials For Eating Disorders, Pt 2
In my continuing quest to provide information on affordable treatment programs for people living with eating disorders, I bring you part 2 of the clinical trial info. Motivating Factors That Play a Role in Bulimia Nervosa This study will evaluate whether people with bulimia nervosa will binge eat in a structured laboratory setting and display …
Be Great
Writing is something that cannot be forced. For the past couple of weeks I have felt dry. My mind hasn’t been able to string two sentences together. Not that my life has been bad or that I am feeling depressed, my words just weren’t stringing together. Almost like I was stuck on repeat. Today I …