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How Do I Know if My Young Child is Binging?

Children tend to go through phases as they grow and develop. Often, an increase in eating typically means that they are growing in some way. For some children, eating becomes [...]
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Seasonal Depression: Stay on Track in Eating Disorder Recovery

Seasonal depression is more than just feeling tired when winter sets in. Shorter daylight and the start of fall and winter can trigger seasonal affective disorder for many individuals. Seasonal [...]
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When Negative Food Talk Takes Over the Office Holiday Party

Holidays are a beautiful time. Filled with loved ones, family, friends, and meals. When Christmas parties occur at your work, it can be a struggle for those with an eating [...]
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Bipolar Disorder & Bulimia: Is the Medication Right for Me?

Of those who struggle with bipolar disorder, 14% also have a co-occurring eating disorder [1]. Bipolar disorder alone can be challenging to manage, and it can require daily monitoring of [...]
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Confronting Your Trauma in Eating Disorder Recovery

Woman Dealing with Depression and Eating Disorders

Prior abuse can trigger eating disorder behaviors due to trauma and feelings of shame, guilt, and a need for self-punishment. Eating disorder behaviors are often a way to self-manage the [...]
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Bulimia Nervosa and Co-occurring Mental Health Issues

Woman with struggling with eating disorder Recovery Imperfection

Unfortunately, it is common for those with bulimia to experience co-occurring mental health problems. These disorders often share common risk factors and symptoms with bulimia, resulting in a dangerous combination [...]
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Understanding ARFID in Children and Adolescents

Child struggling with an eating disorder and picky eating

Many preconceived ideas and stereotypes define the struggles of eating disordered individuals and [...]
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Body Image and Beaches in California

Woman on the beach struggling with co-occurring disorders

California. The very name of the golden state bears a multitude of connotations, including Hollywood, celebrities, the movie industry, high-end fashion and an entire coastline of beaches. California possesses its [...]
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Compulsive Eating & Depression: Seeking Professional Help

Contributor: Melissa O’Neill, LCSW, Director of Program Development at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Addictions and eating disorders rarely manifest alone. Whereas a patient may have a primary diagnosis of [...]
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Grounding Techniques: How Can they Help in ED Recovery?

Girl struggling with eating disorder recovery

Contributor: Theresa Braun, B.S., Research Assistant at The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt Grounding is a type of therapeutic mindfulness tool often taught to individuals who struggle with [...]
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