A Journey Through Eating Disorders Support & Recovery

The Role of Hormones in Eating Disorders: Understanding the Biological Factors

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can impact anyone. They can be caused by a wide variety of reasons, from cultural and social influences to biological factors, such as genetics and hormones. This article will help you better understand these biological factors, primarily the relationship between hormones and eating disorders. The role of hormones in eating disorders can…
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November 22, 2024
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The Influence of Parents and Caregivers on Adolescent Body Image and Eating Disorders

Body image issues are a growing concern for adolescents, and parents and family play a crucial role in shaping their children's self-perceptions. While social media is often blamed for promoting unrealistic beauty standards, parental attitudes and behaviors are also significant contributors to body image concerns. Understanding the impact parents have on their children's self-esteem and eating habits can help children…
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November 22, 2024
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Meta and the National Alliance for Eating Disorders Launch First Eating Disorder & Body Image Safety Summit on October 25, 2024

On October 25, 2024, Meta and the National Alliance for Eating Disorders hosted the first-ever Eating Disorder & Body Image Safety Summit, a collaborative initiative dedicated to creating safer online spaces for individuals impacted by eating disorders and body image concerns. This one-of-a-kind summit brought together voices from various fields, including clinicians, policy experts, advocates, and creators, each driven by…
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November 15, 2024
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The Dangers of Body Shaming

Eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors are dangerous conditions, and they’re on the rise. (1) A number of factors contribute to the development of eating disorders, including psychological, biological, and environmental considerations. But an issue that’s gaining increasing attention is body shaming. A form of bullying, this behavior is a double-edged sword, working to both target and torment individuals and…
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November 12, 2024
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Understanding the Connection Between Eating Disorders & Body Dysmorphic Disorder

You look in the mirror for what feels like all hours of the day. You cannot stop fixating on your perceived “flaws,” frequently examining your face for blemishes and picking at your skin to try to make it look “smooth.” These near-constant thoughts about your appearance are taking over your life, affecting your relationships, passions, school, and work. You may…
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November 07, 2024
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Animal-Assisted Therapy for Eating Disorders: Benefits and Considerations

Animal companions undoubtedly bring us joy. But how much support can we expect from a dog, cat, or horse? Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is the use of trained animals to help patients during their healing process for many types of mental illnesses. AAT can be a beneficial addition to the treatment plan for those living with eating disorders like Anorexia Nervosa,…
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November 06, 2024
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Struggling With Food? When & How to Ask for Help

Everyone’s experience with an eating disorder is different, making it difficult to know when and how to seek help. You don't need to "hit rock bottom" to ask for support. If you’re feeling shame about food, avoiding meals, experiencing “picky eating,” or having changes in mood – know that recovery is possible. If these symptoms are impacting your daily life,…
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November 04, 2024
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Benefits of Eating Disorder Support Groups

Eating disorders can be extremely isolating. This makes sense when you consider that these illnesses thrive in secrecy, and so they protect themselves by cutting people off from others. But the good news is that the reverse is also true: connecting with others can help weaken the eating disorder and support recovery. Eating disorder support groups help those who are…
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November 01, 2024
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What is Diabulimia?

Recovery from diabulimia (ED-DMT1) is possible with proper, compassionate support. Individuals struggling with diabulimia need to know that diabetes management doesn’t have to revolve around weight loss or restriction. What is Diabulimia? The term “diabulimia” is used to describe co-occurring diabetes and eating disorders. Eating disorder-diabetes Mellitus type 1 (ED-DMT1) describes the dual diagnosis of a person struggling with eating…
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October 31, 2024
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The Connection Between Eating Disorders and OCD

Eating disorders (EDs) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are both complex and distressing mental health conditions, each with unique characteristics, yet they often share similar features. Both can cause intense emotional and psychological distress, leading individuals to engage in repetitive behaviors as a way to cope. In many cases, these two disorders co-occur, making diagnosis and treatment more challenging but also…
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October 29, 2024
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