We all have urges, and we are able to control them for the most part. However, impulsive behavior becomes problematic when it is harmful to us or others. They can range from lack of patience, procrastination, ADHD, substance abuse, overeating, to over spending. Learning how to be aware of and managing these urges are important ...
National Eating Disorders Awareness week is coming up. Understanding eating disorders is key to fighting this illness. Eating disorders do not discriminate. They impact all genders and races. The purpose of the week is to highlight the impact it has on these individuals and the challenges they face. This disorder is full of stigmatization and ...
Family gatherings can be challenging due to different family dynamics. People might have varying ideas of how the holidays should be spent. In addition, if you have trouble coping with an eating disorder it can add a very different dimension to the holiday meal. Many emotions or fears may arise. You may worry about what ...
Most people look forward to the holidays with all the yummy food and socialization. However, if you have an eating disorder, you may wondering how you will survive the holidays. You may fear all the foods, as they are a trigger for all that you will not let yourself eat. Or perhaps you fear that ...
I got an email from NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) stating that November 1st is Body Acceptance Week. This includes ‘body positivity, body neutrality and body liberation for all.’ I thought it would be a great topic for a blog, as many people have difficulty with body acceptance. If you go to the website you ...
People who overeat or are binging on a regular basis experience a sense of shame. Obviously, this emotion doesn’t help the person who is already feeling bad about them self. There is a whole lot more that goes on physiologically and in our brains with the binge cycle than you might realize. This goes far ...
Eating Disorder Help The holidays are an exciting time for most people with all of the special foods and festivities. Realistically, for many people this will most likely be on a smaller scale than previous years. Regardless, for those who struggle with food, the holidays may be a time of angst. Thus, they would benefit ...
