There are many types of disordered eating habits, but a diagnosable eating disorder affects the social and occupational functioning of the patient in profound, sometimes life-threatening ways. Eating disorders often begin with the desire to become more attractive, confident, healthy, or in control. An eating disorder involves a pattern of self-inflicted starvation or self-induced vomiting.…
The idea of anorexia brings to mind many images, some of them unpleasant. Sometimes even healthy activities like exercise can be abused by someone suffering from anorexia. Using mindfulness meditation therapy can help. Other tools and techniques can help us develop a better and healthier view of usually good practices such as eating and exercise. A disorder…
Are you wondering whether you have bulimia? Typing “Do I have bulimia?” into a search engine you’ll likely get a lot of different opinions. Ultimately, a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa needs to be given by a professional. If you feel as though you may have any type of eating disorder, contact us right away. For now, here…
Alcohol misuse disorders impact millions of Americans each year. Unfortunately, many people who struggle with an eating disorder also meet the criteria for an alcohol misuse disorder. When you have both an eating disorder and an alcohol misuse disorder, you have drunkorexia. Because of the severity and risks associated with the condition, which includes a…
Drunkorexia is a new term to describe an old condition. It involves a mix of alcoholism and anorexia nervosa. Generally, a person suffering from this eating disorder will either starve or binge and purge. They also believe lowering calorie intake allows them to drink more alcohol. Understanding Drunkorexia There are many answers to the question…
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…