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 ...
Living with an eating disorder is challenging enough. However when you combine eating disorders and the holidays it can be extremely distressing. Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas and all the other winter holidays can be overwhelming as food and drink are the focal point. You may want to eat and drink yet fear you will get fat. ...
Eating Disorders Awareness week begins February 26th. It is held on an annual basis. The purpose is to educate the public about eating disorders and to give hope to those who are struggling. What many people don’t realize is that eating disorders can be life-threatening. It may be hard to understand how it impacts someone ...
For many people the holidays are filled with joy and wonderful memories. In addition most families have some sort of holiday tradition that involves food. We tend to make these foods only for the holidays. Most of us look forward to these family recipes. This can be very difficult if you also have to manage ...
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) has deemed the week of September 25-29 as Weight Stigma Awareness week. Weight stigma and discrimination impacts all of us, whether you have a larger or smaller body. This especially impacts the eating disorder community. Weight Stigma defined According to NEDA weight stigma, or discrimination is stereotyping a person’s size. ...
Images of the perfect man or perfect woman are all over social media. We couldn’t get away from this toxic beauty even if we try. Realistically, who really fits the ideal standard of beauty? How many women do you know who are tall, thin, beautiful and blonde? How many men fit the handsome image along ...
This upcoming week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, thus I felt that should be the focus of today’s blog. The purpose of this week is to inform the public about the impact of eating disorders and to provide hope and support for those who are struggling. Since COVID people are struggling to an even ...
Many people struggle with body image distortions to some extent. If you ask anyone what they think or how they feel about their body, they may very well point to their imperfections. Obviously we all have them. But for some people it impacts their day to day life and relationships. Maybe you think you are ...
Eating Disorders Awareness week is the last week of February each year. The goal of this event is to educate the public about eating disorders, how to help someone who has a disorder and a place to share resources. This is a great way to get eating disorders help. Eating disorders affect people of all ...
Unless you struggle with one of the eating disorders, you are most likely looking forward to the holidays. There are all the fun festivities, activities, time with family and food. In our culture it seems as if all social events revolve around food or drink of some kind. Most of us enjoy this. However, if ...
