Blogs
For the case of Bulimia Nervosa, binge-eating (excessive eating) is followed by a attempt to compensate for the binge, such as purging (i.e. vomiting, excessive use of laxatives or diuretics) ,fasting or excessive exercise. And Binge-eating disorder is characterized by binge-eating ( consumption of large amount of food) but not followed by purging behavior. However …
Read More
I’m not even sure where I am going with this, but I feel so thankful at this moment for the amazing life that recovery has given me! I always thought throughout my years of illness with anorexia nervosa that I would die young…and I kind of wanted that. The life I knew was so painful …
Read More
This is especially for those who find it helpful to look at 12 Step Programs for eating disorders. A poem from your disease… I hate meetings. I hate your higher power. I hate anyone who has a program. To all who come in contact with me, I wish you suffering and death. Allow me to …
Read More
I’m under a tad bit of stress these days. Actually, more than a tad. More like a humungous elephant is sitting on my chest. Between bills, a rapidly dissolving marriage and three kids, I am primed and ready for a serious relapse of my eating disorder. After all, it’s what I fall back on when …
Read More
EACH INDIVIDUAL HAS THEIR OWN SPECIFIC TRIGGERS THAT MAY AFFECT THEM AND/OR CAUSE URGES TO HAVE SYMPTOMS. SOME MAY REFER TO THEM AS “RED FLAGS”, OR WHAT MAY SEEM TO BE INSIGNIFICANT BEHAVIORS THAT MIGHT INDICATE THE BEGINNING OF A RELAPSE. SOME OF THESE MIGHT INCLUDE: EXHAUSTION…not taking care of yourself can result in becoming …
Read More
Need participants who will share their experiences with recovery by responding to a brief questionnaire. (Estimated time to complete: 10 minutes). Suitable responses will be posted anonymously on a recovery forum now being developed for the web site of the author of Eating Disorders for Dummies. The forum’s purpose is to provide shared experiences of …
Read More
If so, we’d like to talk to you about your experience. As research psychologists, we are interested in how a child’s eating disorder diagnosis affects the parents and family – including coping reactions, relationships, and marital satisfaction. Few medical or psychological resources are available to support parents who may face their own challenges with respect …
Read More
This can apply to many different situations in life, but because my experience with this concept was related to my recovery from anorexia, I am posting it here. ORDER–> This is your ‘COMFORT ZONE’. Everyday is more of the same. It’s FAMILIAR (safe). But it’s NOT WHAT YOU REALLY WANT, and you NEVER feel ‘GOOD …
Read More
What would it look like to destroy your scale? To refuse to be held hostage by an inanimate object any longer. To see your scale – and not the mirror as your enemy? We learn the tricks, trying to fool it. We go naked, allow no water, no jewelry (no contacts even). Pee first. Exhale. …
Read More
Severe and Enduring Eating Disorder (SEED): Management of Complex Presentations of Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa” was just released by Wiley and Sons. The book explores the clinical challenge of long-term eating disorders and examines the physical and psychological problems, family issues and difficulties in day-to-day living that patients with SEED can experience. • Explores the …
Read More
Eating Disorder Self Test. Take the EAT-26 self test to see if you might have eating disorder symptoms that might require professional evaluation. All answers are confidential.
Find a Treatment Facility Near You
Click on a state below to find eating disorder treatment options that could be right for you.