It is not an easy feat to talk to your child if you suspect they may be struggling with an eating disorder. It can be hard to know where to start. You may feel that you are walking on eggshells, but you also want to address the issue. You may also fear you will say …
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There is no age limit to one developing an eating disorder. Many people think that eating disorders are primarily a “teenager” disease, but they couldn’t be farther from the truth. Eating disorders does not discriminate based on age. In the event that your eating disorder is not being taken seriously, it is important to first, …
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Both childhood obesity and eating disorders are at an all time high in our country today. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders (ANAD), eating disorders are the third most common chronic condition in adolescents, after obesity and asthma. Eating disorders are also the second deadliest mental illness, behind opioid addiction. The …
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For many, the beginning of the New Year comes with resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, and make big life style changes. In January, the pressure to lose weight, eat healthy, and exercise intensifies. It can be overwhelming to everyone, especially those that are battling or recovering from an eating disorder. Many people brace themselves …
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Growing research has supported the link between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorder. Causes might come down to shared similarities between drug or alcohol addiction and ADHD symptoms. Both ADHD and Substance use disorder are treatable. The disorders should be treated simultaneously to help treatment be effective. Learn about the connection between these disorders …
An eating binge is defined as eating more than a typical person would eat in a short period of time, while feeling a loss of control. It is important to make a distinction between overeating and binge eating, as Binge Eating Disorder is in fact a separate entity and diagnosable eating disorder, not just an …
According to a report by the CDC, we spend one-third of our lives sleeping, yet what seems like second nature, is actually a struggle for up to 1/3rd of adults. Sleep issues actually affect women and men quite differently. According to the CDC, “Women are at a 40% chance of developing sleep problems compared to …
September is National Recovery Month, where the focus is in in-creasing public awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin-istration (SAMHSA) will be bringing awareness to National Recovery Month by promoting its “Young Adults in Recovery — Making Small Choices, Every Day” event. One of the main goals …
“First the man takes a drink, then the drink takes the man.” ~ Japanese proverb For some individuals they have lost the power of choice to drink alcohol like “normal” people. They wake up each day telling themselves they will not drink and inevitably they are drunk by noon. This pattern may go on for …
What Is Binge Eating Disorder Binge eating disorder (BED) involves frequently consuming unusually large amounts of food in one sitting, and feeling that eating behavior is out of control. BED is both under-diagnosed and yet the most prevalent eating disorder in the country. In fact, there are 2.5 times more people struggling with binge eating …
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