Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) And Disordered Eating: 10 Things They Have In Common
While nearly everyone has heard of eating disorders, not everyone has heard of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and disordered eating, let alone the 10 things they have in common. Are these all...
Understanding Eating Disorders Myth Vs Fact
Understanding eating disorders myth vs. fact requires more than blending the definition of "eating" and "disorders." If only it were that simple. Deep in assumptions, perceptions, and damaging...
Catching The Mirror In A Lie: 25 Signs Of Body Dysmorphia
Call them what you want: asymmetries, beauty marks, battle scars, flaws. We all have them. The mirror reveals them, and we interpret them. And, for some, that interpretation reveals signs of body...
Aging Gracefully: Nurturing a Healthy Body Image
Where on the timeline of growing up do body image and aging become a focus? As an adult reading this, you’re probably hard-pressed to remember when you weren’t bemoaning unwanted pounds. And the...
4 Ways To Rebuild Trust With Food
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...
10 Psychological Effects Of (Yo-Yo) Dieting
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...
Why You Shouldn’t Praise Weight Loss
“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...
What To Say To Someone With An Eating Disorder To Let Them Know You’re Concerned
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...
Which Home Remedies For Depression And Anxiety Work?
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...