It’s that time of year again! You know, the time of year when our culture, the media, and almost every holiday song insists that it’s ‘the most wonderful time of the year’? But for many it’s not. The holidays can be especially difficult for those suffering from a mental illness. Feelings of loneliness, […] Read more…
The Female Reproductive System and the Systems that Regulate Appetite are Closely Related A group of medical doctors out of the University of Carolina summarized existing literature on obstetric and gynecologic complications associated with eating disorders in women. The most common complications of the reproductive system for women with eating disorders were: Menstrual Disturbance Amenorrhea […] Read more…
Binge eating disorder (BED) is one of the most common eating disorders and one that has taken the longest to be formally represented amongst the community. In fact, it wasn’t listed in the DSM-5 until 2013, despite millions of people who suffer from BED. Binge eating disorder is defined as consuming large amounts of food […] Read more…
About 7 million American women have an eating disorder, and most of these women are in their peak childbearing years. Eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder, most commonly present in the years between adolescence and age 40, and disproportionately affect women. A psychiatrist who treats eating disorders, must, therefore be […] Read more…
Do you ever eat far more food than others would in a similar period of time? Do you ever feel like your eating is out of control and you can’t stop? Do you ever try to eat alone or hide your eating from others? Do you tend to feel bad about yourself after doing so? […] Read more…
Recent studies have shown a clear link between obesity and depression. In this post, I’m going to focus on a few key questions: What is the link between obesity and depression? Does one condition cause the other? Can treating depression help with weight loss? And vice-versa? What is the link between obesity […] Read more…
Food is everywhere we look; on television, the internet, billboard signs, magazines, you name it. We need food to survive but are you using food properly? The primary functions of food are to provide nourishment and fuel our bodies. Are you eating to provide your body with nourishment or for another reason? What is Emotional […] Read more…
The holidays are full of food, family, and friends. If you’re coping with an eating disorder, the holidays may not be your favorite time of the year. Not to worry! You can stay the course of your recovery and enjoy the holidays, too. Here are 5 tips to help! Eat Regularly Create a pattern by […] Read more…