POPSUGAR10 Critical Lessons I Learned From Having a Binge-Eating DisorderPOPSUGARAn estimated 3.5 percent of women, two percent of men, and 30 to 40 percent of those seeking weight-loss treatments would qualify clinically as victims of Binge-Eating Disorder. The disorder impacts people of all ages (including children and …
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Orthorexia: is an obsession with ‘healthy food’ the new eating disorder? – Irish Times
Irish TimesOrthorexia: is an obsession with 'healthy food' the new eating disorder?Irish TimesDoubtless, some people will hear the definition of orthorexia and dispute that there are any negative side-effects of eating “too healthily”. But orthorexia is indeed a condition – recognised by Bodywhys, the Eating Disorder Association of Ireland …Eating too healthy might actually be an eating disorderLas Vegas Review-Journalall 3 news articles »
How can I get my adult 25 yr old child to agree to go for help or even an assessment? She was hospitalized at 12 for 5 months.
I don’t know your relationship with your daughter, or how dire of a situation they are in, so I don’t know how applicable my advice will be. Or what you’ve tried already. But I think you need to talk to her like an adult. Try reasoning with her, make sure she has all the information on what that would entail. Make sure she knows the consequences of her disorder if she doesn’t get help. It’s hard trying to get people to go for help, and it’s hard to change the minds of disordered people, because it’s not always them that you’re talking to, sometimes the only part that listens is the disorder. I think you just have to keep trying, because one day you will find the
My mom and dad trigger my anorexia constantly so I do not know how to get better. What do I do?
Tell them. You have to be open with the people around you in order to recover. I know that it’s awkward, and hard, and terrible trying to tell people things like that, but I think it will truly help you in the end. If that’s not a possibility for you, try finding a safe space for yourself where you can work through this without the judgement/pressure/triggers from your parents. If you can go to a doctor to talk about this, please do. It’s always helpful to talk to someone, especially when they are trained to help.Sorry for the delay dear, and I really hope all is well with you.-Emma
I wanted to follow your blog but it doesn’t look like you acknowledge the fact that binge eating disorder/compulsive overeating disorder actually…
I completely recognize that these are real and very serious eating disorders.It’s sometimes hard to find good, legitimate posts pertaining to these disorders, and I don’t have the knowledge or experience to be able to provide much information on them. I am in no way trying to deny or ignore their existence, but I don’t want to be providing false information. We’re not doctors, or experts, just two girls in university trying to make a bit of a difference. I would encourage anyone who has any kind of poor relationship with food to seek help. And, as always, if anyone has any stories, knowledge, or information to share, please please do. -Emma
Excellence As a Survival Strategy for Black Women in Academia
By Dellea K. Copeland for Conditionally Accepted, cross-posted with permission I am a 22-year-old queer womyn of color, first-generation college graduate, first generation American. I wear my afro like it’s 1969. I speak openly about patriarchy and racism. On my desk, you will find an American flag that says “Black Lives Matter,” inspirational books of […]
What is the link between impulsivity and binges?
A report published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics analyzes the link between impulsivity and binge eating in obese subjects.
Even Our Dogs Get It
My husband and I recently joined Weibo (Chinese Twitter). It’s been a mostly very positive experience, though sometimes we get comments about our appearance that can be viewed as “insulting.”A reminder not to take things personally…I mean, even our dogs get it.- Lynn
Children with ADHD more likely to have eating disorder
Researchers have found that children with attention-deficit hyperactivity are considerably more likely than other children to have loss of control eating syndrome.
I know you’re not a doctor but I was just wondering what taking too many laxatives can negatively affect? Will I just mess up my digestive system or…
There are a lot of negative side effects of laxative abuse including dehydration (which can lead to other problems such as kidney failure and death), electrolyte imbalances, and internal organ damage such as a stretched colon, colon infection, IBS, and in rare cases, liver damage. Also, it is a myth that laxatives help you lose weight. They help you “lose” weight by getting rid of water weight, which is why you get dehydrated. It is not an effective method for weight loss by any means, and the side effects of abusing laxatives can be life threatening. Jessica