Archive for Eating Issues
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For decades, about 2 out of 3 people who report struggling with disordered eating are girls and women. This well-known statistic not only tends to downplay the 33 percent who are male, but it also doesn’t factor in the stigma. (more…)
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Mental health conditions are often more complicated than people realize. Unfortunately, that can sometimes make them difficult to diagnose and treat properly, especially when you have coexisting conditions with similar symptoms.
For example, it’s not uncommon for someone with an (more…)
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There’s nothing wrong with wanting to do your best, as long as you’re able to be realistic. There can be a fine line between wanting to do your best and taking it too far or to an extreme level.
Pushing (more…)
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If you’ve ever raised or been around a teenager, you know food can sometimes feel like a battleground. One day, they’re devouring a huge bowl of spaghetti, and the next, they’re swearing off tomatoes forever. It’s easy to assume that (more…)
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There are many things that can impact the way you eat. Some people tend to eat more when they’re bored. Some might forget to eat altogether if they get easily distracted.
But, one of the biggest factors that can impact (more…)
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Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, are serious mental health conditions that can have devastating effects on a person’s overall health. According to the American Psychiatric Association, eating disorders affect around 5% of our population at (more…)
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Addressing a loved one who has an eating disorder can be a difficult road to navigate. You don’t want to worsen the situation by talking about it, but you also don’t want to ignore it. It can feel like you’re (more…)
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Eating issues affect people of all ages and backgrounds. These issues can range from eating too much, eating too little, or having a very strict diet that causes stress and anxiety. Understanding these challenges can help in finding ways to (more…)
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Have you ever noticed changes to your appetite depending on your mood? On days when you’re feeling down or depressed, it can feel difficult to eat. For many people, this can be a common side effect of depression.
Throughout this (more…)
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It’s easy to assume that men do not suffer from eating disorders. The conversation surrounding eating disorders often centers more around women and the immense societal pressure they face to be thin. However, far more men struggle with eating disorders (more…)