Archive for Eating Issues
Posted by Sophie Cherry
Atypical anorexia is an eating disorder in which a person has the same restriction, intense fear of weight gain, and painful relationship with food and body as in anorexia nervosa. However, after significant weight loss, their weight is still within (more…)
Posted by Counseling Wise
Body shame can affect the way you see yourself, care for yourself, interact with people, and the way you live your whole life. It can develop through comments from family, social media comparisons, or any other milieu of experiences that (more…)
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Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition marked by an intense preoccupation with a perceived flaw or imperfection in one’s appearance. In many cases, the flaw is minor or invisible to other people. Yet it can consume hours (more…)
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Feeling good about your body can seem like a difficult goal when you’ve spent years criticizing it. You may notice every weight fluctuation, compare yourself to people online, avoid certain clothes, or dislike seeing yourself in photos. Even compliments may (more…)
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It’s completely normal to feel unhappy with some part of your appearance from time to time. However, body dysmorphia goes far beyond ordinary insecurity. It leads to an intense focus on flaws that others rarely notice or may not notice (more…)
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Depression touches nearly every part of daily life, including how you eat. Emotional eating and depression often go hand in hand, creating a cycle that can be difficult to see clearly from the inside. You might find yourself reaching for (more…)
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When most people think about eating disorders, they immediately picture someone who is visibly underweight or overweight. However, this narrow focus on physical appearance overlooks the profound psychological and emotional turmoil at the heart of these complex conditions.
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As a culture, there has been much awareness gained about eating disorders. However, not enough has been said about the role trauma might play in this growing issue. The relationship between trauma and eating disorders is complex and deeply intertwined. (more…)
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You seem to always be looking for a quick fix for the things in your life. Food has become one of those outlets for you. No matter how you’re feeling, you tend to reward or comfort yourself with food.
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Do you ever eat when you’re not hungry just to feel better or calm your nerves? Maybe you find yourself reaching for snacks when you’re stressed or eating in secret and feeling guilty afterward. This kind of behavior might be (more…)