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Individuals with bulimia nervosa often struggle with cycles of treatment alternating with relapses. Full recovery can seem unattainable, with patients struggling with the problem of feeling unable to control their behaviors when it comes to deciding how much to eat in a single sitting. (more…)
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When the temperatures go up, anxiety builds for many women. Fear of pool party invitations and dread of appearing in front of friends and family in even a modest swimsuit makes many women break into a cold sweat. Many ease their discomfort by investing in more flattering swimsuit styles or a confidence-boosting cover-up, but some resort to dangerous behaviors. (more…)
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The cause of eating disorders is somewhat of a mystery. Experts know that eating disorders are caused by a combination of environmental and biological factors, but each patient represents a unique set of factors that contributed to their behaviors. In addition, each type of eating disorder seems to be caused by different types of influences. (more…)
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The Jewish culture is very much steeped in food tradition. There are 18 holidays on the Jewish calendar that incorporate food into religious traditions, and this does not include Shabbat, the weekly observance of a day of rest. Many food preparations require day after day in the kitchen, sometimes creating a difficult environment for women who struggle with food-related behaviors. (more…)
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Pregnancy is a season of life when many women take extra care to eat well and exercise to ensure the health of the baby. However, for women who struggle with eating disorders, pregnancy can be a frightening time, with fears of how disordered eating behaviors may be affecting the baby. In addition, for some with severe eating disorders, pregnancy places an additional physical strain already experienced with the disorder. (more…)
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Eating disorders have long been stereotyped as a "white woman’s disease," with the general public believing that only young white women of a certain income develop an eating disorder. In fact, many believe that it is a lifestyle choice, with women deciding to severely limit calories and risk malnutrition and even death. (more…)
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Treatment for eating disorders usually focuses on some type of therapy, with cognitive behavioral therapy a common strategy for reforming the disordered patterns of eating. Family therapy has also gained popularity, including family members in therapy to provide support for the patient as they attempt to establish new patterns of behavior. (more…)
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Do you have a teenager for whom weight is a perennial concern? Does your daughter (or son) go from bingeing to purging, with weight fluctuation a constant concern? Have you tried without success to get your child to understand the dangers inherent in such serious yo-yo dieting? You’re not alone. Millions of parents in America struggle with this issue, wondering how to best help their children overcome issues with eating. (more…)
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Eating disorder treatment programs are often filled with adolescent and young adult females, in keeping with the perception that the disorders ordinarily affect primarily these groups. However, research is increasingly showing that though they may not be seeking treatment, eating disorders affect individuals of all ages and both genders.
