Suffering binge eating means feeling a mix of emotions on a frequent basis, as your binging episodes occur and immediately thereafter. You carry a dark secret when you binge eat and guard it with your life, quite literally. But overcoming binge eating is possible when you admit you cannot handle this problem yourself, anymore. You…
Loved ones of people with anorexia often wonder, “IS ANOREXIA A CHOICE?” Many people misunderstand the basics of this horrible condition, thinking the person chooses to starve themselves. Even worse, most think the solution to anorexia only means eating. Instead, this mental health disorder is a cycle that requires the right treatment and lots of…
It’s not uncommon for people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction to also have a mental health disorder. It could be depression, PTSD, anxiety, or an eating disorder. Treatment becomes more complicated because both issues must be addressed. If you’re dealing with anorexia or bulimia in addition to substance abuse, eating disorder counseling should also…