January 14, 2018, the day my best friend died.This second year in grief marked a big change for me. The waves weren’t as violent and life wasn’t as hard. Life went on and so did I. ... [Continue Reading]
What is the difference between anorexia and bulimia?
People with anorexia tend to severely restrict their food intake, while those with bulimia go through periods of overeating followed by unhealthful behaviors to ‘purge.’ Learn more here. SOURCE: Eating Disorders News From Medical News Today - Read ... [Continue Reading]
27 Hilarious Airport Photos That Got Me. They Got Me So Good.
These photos are unreal. SOURCE: Topix - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
5 Things I Learned About Holding A Predominantly White And Cisgender Feminist Space
by Ayesha Sharma Originally published on Everyday Feminism. People at work sitting in a circle. Alright y’all, lemme cut straight to the point. If your feminist—or really any justice-oriented—space is predominantly… The post 5 Things I Learned ... [Continue Reading]
Those of us with anorexia who are pregnant need greater support | Ché Ramsden
Eating disorders threatened my recovery after I had given birth. Yet health guidelines ignore new mothers with such a historyAt my 10-week booking appointment, the midwife told me that my history of anorexia meant I was more likely to get postnatal ... [Continue Reading]
Social media’s contribution to eating disorders | Letters
I have had consultations with young people where this has been a primary driver of body dysmorphia, writes Dr Stephanie Gounaris-ShannonI was pleased to see your report mentioning the need for better staffing for eating disorder community services ... [Continue Reading]
I’ve seen fellow patients die of eating disorders. This needs tackling – fast
A holistic approach helped me recover after 20 years in and out of hospital. As demand rises, more investment is needed We live in a society where low weight is accepted, not talked about, not treated. As I know well from personal experience, people ... [Continue Reading]
What Do Women Really Want?
One million women and girls around the world offered answers. Now their responses are influencing reproductive health care policy. The post What Do Women Really Want? appeared first on Adios Barbie. SOURCE: Adios Barbie - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
How Challenging Systems of Oppression Helped Me Heal from Exercise Addiction
How much I exercised was a measure of self-worth, adequacy, and acceptability, and it was completely informed by internalized systems of oppression that had convinced me my body was a measure of my morality. The post How Challenging Systems of ... [Continue Reading]
Intuitive Eating: What It Is, And Why It Could Work For You
This effective eating plan is a happier, healthier approach to food. SOURCE: Eating Disorders - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Greggs, guilt and glucose: what I’ve learned from a life of dieting
I’ve spent decades trying every fad and detox, looking for the magic formula for weight lossSince I’ve been a journalist, I’ve done a ton of diets for one article or another. I never had to justify it, or explain what I think about my own body, and ... [Continue Reading]
A Non-Diet New Year
As we embark on a new year and a new decade, it’s natural to brainstorm ways to improve ourselves. We look forward to invigorating changes and vow to be “better” in some way. It’s also a time when we’re bombarded with the message that ... [Continue Reading]
Anorexia is the deadliest mental illness. Why is the NHS still not taking it seriously? | Tom Quinn
The rise in hospital admissions for eating disorders shows that medics don’t have the knowledge or the resources to treat themThe rise in hospital admissions for people with eating disorders reported on Thursday is very concerning. It shows that much ... [Continue Reading]
People with eating disorders likelier to get hooked on exercise
Study finds nearly four times greater likelihood of exercise addictionPeople with an eating disorder are nearly four times as likely to become addicted to exercise, according to a study.The paper, published in Springer Journal, drew on data from nine ... [Continue Reading]
Sharp rise in NHS hospital admissions for eating disorders
Expert say figures show condition is not being treated properly in its early stagesHospital admissions for eating disorders have risen 37% across all age groups in the last two years, NHS figures show.Psychiatrists and experts in eating disorders say ... [Continue Reading]
Online Eat in Peace Group Starting in January
Residents of FL, NY, & CA: Join me for this intimate, online group beginning in January.Constantly thinking about food. . . Counting calories, grams, macros, and the time before eating again. . Obsessing about food and wondering about food ... [Continue Reading]
Best audio long reads of 2019: my infant son’s struggle with food
After her son was born prematurely, Tahmima Anam thought the worst was behind her. But when he was allowed to come home two months later, a new problem emerged: he refused to eatIn the second instalment of our series looking back at the best audio ... [Continue Reading]