by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Aug 27, 2023 | Disordered Eating
We want it all, don’t we? And we want it without strings attached. (No surprise! We Americans tend to be self-indulgent that way.) It’s an attitude that extends beyond relationships with people or even money. It carries over into our relationship with food, as well....
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Aug 23, 2023 | Disordered Eating
It’s a love-hate war, this relationship we have with food and our bodies. We defend ourselves against imagined enemies and march into a battle that is both real and preventable. We win one battle and lose another, compromising health and happiness. Victory. Defeat....
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jun 2, 2023 | Body Image Issues, Disordered Eating
“You’ve lost weight!” “You look fantastic!” “Wow, you’re so skinny now!” “How did you do it?” You pour on what you’re convinced are the ultimate compliments, never considering that praising weight loss isn’t the kindness you think it is. But, wait, how can that be?...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Apr 29, 2023 | Disordered Eating
If someone you care about has an eating disorder, knowing what to say — if anything — can be awkward. Tricky. Uncomfortable. You don’t want to make things worse, and you don’t want to risk losing your relationship. So what do you say to someone...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Apr 28, 2023 | Anxiety & Depression
We all want ways to feel better — physically and emotionally — without falling down the rabbit hole of medical and pharmaceutical care. But that means taking initiative and playing an active role in our own health, often with the help of home remedies. For depression...