How To Tell If You Have An Eating Disorder
Diagnosing an eating disorder is hard. Symptoms are hidden, by design. And you can't tell just by looking at someone if they have an eating disorder. So then how do you know if someone has an eating...
16 Eating Disorder Behaviors Every Parent Should Be Able to Recognize
Parenthood, by its very nature, opens the floodgates of attention to issues and responsibilities you may never consider otherwise. Car seats, potty-training schedules, childproofing everything in...
When Is An Eating Disorder Intervention A Good Idea?
In the world of addiction treatment, interventions allow concerned friends and family to meet with and confront a loved one engaging in addictive behaviors. Upfront. Direct. Nothing held back....
How To Know When Eating Disorder Inpatient Treatment Is Required
More often than you might think, people with eating disorders don't recognize or acknowledge they have a problem. They may be full-blown into eating disorder behaviors while turning a blind eye to...
3 Major Consequences Of Untreated Eating Disorders & The Delusion that Leads To Them
The very real consequences of eating disorders-- especially if left untreated -- wreak havoc with body, mind, and spirit. Messages involving false promises bombard us. The essence of the messages is...
The Big 5 Early Signs Of An Eating Disorder And The Many Ways They Show Up. A Must-Read For Every Parent!
Eating disorders are insidious. They hide behind social media, dating, fitness-conscious workouts, and bathroom doors. By the time parents catch on, the challenge of catching up can be...
40 Common Signs And Symptoms Of Eating Disorders
Common signs and symptoms of eating disorders can be tough to recognize. They’re sneaky, subtle, and often socially accepted. Distinguishing between what’s “normal” and what’s indicative or...
How To Help A Friend With An Eating Disorder
Knowing how to help a friend with an eating disorder can be tricky. If you're reading this article, you probably have a friend you suspect has an eating disorder. And you want to help but don't know...
How To Recognize If You Might Have An Emotional Eating Disorder
There is a lot to unpack on the topic of how to recognize if you might have an emotional eating disorder. Here are three facts, for starters: 1. Food is comforting, and that is ok. 2. All humans...