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 | Mar 2, 2023 | Disordered Eating, Highly Sensitive Person
Eating disorders are complicated in origin, presentation, and treatment. Observers see the physical and behavioral effects, if anything at all. But those who suffer, with or without an eating disorder diagnosis, have a complex mental and psychological experience that...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jan 30, 2023 | Disordered Eating
If you’re thinking about joining an online eating disorder support group, there are things to consider in advance. The decision to join a support group can be daunting and empowering at the same time. Thinking it through and evaluating the pro’s and...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jan 30, 2023 | Disordered Eating
Eating disorders are serious, complex, and often debilitating. They’re also treatable. Eating disorder solutions, however, are not the same across the spectrum of eating disorders. So finding the one that is most effective for you is critical to successful...
