Major depressive disorder, also commonly referred to as depression, is a serious emotional and medical condition that may require long-term treatment to keep symptoms from returning. It is estimated that about 25 million men and women in the United States will suffer from an episode of major depressive disorder this year, costing the United States …
Adopting a vegetarian diet may improve cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and reduce diabetes risk, according to the American Heart Association. Yet when it comes to plant-based eating and weight management, the jury still seems to be out. Some studies suggest that vegetarian eating helps with weight loss, but many people find they actually add …
September is International Women’s Friendship Month, a time when women should be celebrating the sisterly bond that they share. However, this sisterly bond can also come with great responsibilities, such as helping a friend with an eating disorder. Where to Start When trying to help out a friend who struggles with an eating disorder the …
Dysthymia, also called dysthymic disorder, is a mood disorder characterized by chronic low-level depression. Those who suffer from dysthymia are often thought of as incapable of having fun, constantly complaining or overly critical because sufferers feel inadequate, hopeless and have low self-esteem. If you think you or a loved one may be suffering from this …
It is estimated that more than 2.2 million Americans suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), according to the National Institute of Mental Health. The American Psychiatric Association recently reclassified its definition of OCD in the revised version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). A New Chapter for OCD In the DSM-5, the …
Do you know someone who craves and enjoys eating things such as dirt, chalk, coffee grounds, cigarette ashes or other items not considered food? If so, this person may be suffering from an eating disorder called pica disorder. The word “pica” is Latin for “magpie,” which is a bird known best for eating everything and …
About 9 percent of the U.S. population is affected by 10 different and distinct personality disorders, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). If you know someone who you suspect has a personality disorder, it’s important to assist him or her in getting diagnosed and treated so that he or she can lead …
Everyone uses food for comfort from time to time. It’s normal – and healthy – to cope with negative feelings by using things that makes us feel better, both physically and emotionally. Yet filling the void with food can become a problem when emotional eating happens consistently and, moreover, when the food itself becomes a …
Emotional eating is using food to fulfill emotional needs rather than physical hunger. Emotional eating may also involve using food as a pick-me-up or as a reward. Other sensations, like boredom or loneliness, can also contribute to unhealthy eating habits. Habits of Emotional Eaters * Eating more when stressed * Eating when full * Eating …
Our modern culture is fast-paced in almost every way: we work fast, drive fast, and many of us also eat fast – perhaps without really noticing it. This type of mindlessness when it comes to eating can manifest in different unhealthy patterns, some of which might turn into full-blown eating disorders over time. Your relationship …
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