Many teenagers today are juggling multiple responsibilities that can overload their schedules and make it difficult to do simple things that are important for their self-care, like eating regularly. For a growing teen who is undergoing an enormous transition in their life, physically, mentally, and emotionally, getting adequate nutrition is an important aspect of their […]
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Aug
Aug
The other day, I was listening to a TED Talk by psychologist Susan David. She spoke about how we judge ourselves for having emotions we deem negative and how we try to push these “negative” emotions aside. I often hear our patients talk about not wanting to feel pain, hurt, failure, and disappointment. They avoid […]
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In Sickness and Health: How Eating Disorders Impact Relationships
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Jul
Jul
How Eating Disorders Impact Relationships Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, involve a multitude of symptoms that can difficult to understand, especially for a loved one in a relationship with an eating disorder sufferer. By nature, eating disorders are isolating diseases, and therefore, a woman who is struggling might slowly pull away […]