Book Review: Weight, Diet & Body Image
When is the last time you were at an event that did not involve food? Perhaps it was a Monday morning committee meeting or church activity on Thursday night. Because food is such a prevalent part of our culture and it’s rare to have any kind of event where food is not served, it’s no surprise that this has become a problem – and even an addiction – for many people. And what makes it more of a challenge is that it’s an acceptable addiction. If someone has four pieces of pizza at lunch, it’s something people might laugh at or relate to but if somebody has four shots of alcohol during the d...
Source: Psych Central - April 14, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tina Arnoldi Tags: Addictions Binge Eating Book Reviews Diet & Nutrition Eating Disorders Psychology Weight Loss Body Image edward abramson healthy eating Obesity weight management Source Type: news
When Advice Crosses the Line
During the process of my son’s recovery from his eating disorder I have received advice from many places. More often than not this advice was helpful and appreciated. Many people have shared with me their tips and creative strategies for managing eating disorders in their homes and many of them I utilized in our own home. There was, of course, that “advice” from friends or family members that was really not very helpful at all. That generally wasn’t advice though. That was usually a very ill-informed statement or comment that would sometimes make me wonder whether it was intended to be helpful at all or who it was ...
Source: Psych Central - April 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Christina Leigh Tags: Anorexia Binge Eating Bulimia Caregivers Eating Disorders Family Parenting Psychotherapy Treatment dietary needs Family therapy Grief Healthcare Providers Malnutrition Support Group Support Groups unsolicited advice Source Type: news
It ’s Not About the Panini: A Story About OCD and Anorexia
18 years ago I found myself drawn to a light switch.
Turning the lights on and off became an ordeal as every room’s light switch hypnotized me into gliding my fingers across it, pressing my fingertips against the smooth plastic until it satisfied me.
A similar undertaking occurred with door knobs. I felt the intense need to wrap my hands tightly around the knob, releasing it and then grasping it again. I did this until the tightness in my stomach dissolved, until I felt calm enough to walk away.
Around the same time, intrusive thoughts infiltrated my mind. They began as the mispronunciation of words in my ...
Source: Psych Central - March 27, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Karina Pinzón Tags: Anorexia Anxiety Binge Eating Bulimia Children and Teens Diet & Nutrition Eating Disorders Family Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Personal Stories Anorexia Nervosa Avoidance Body Dysmorphic Disorder Bulimia Nervosa compulsive pic Source Type: news
The core symptoms of bulimia nervosa, anxiety, and depression: a network analysis - Levinson CA, Zerwas S, Calebs B, Forbush K, Kordy H, Watson H, Hofmeier S, Levine M, Crosby RD, Peat C, Runfola CD, Zimmer B, Moesner M, Marcus MD, Bulik CM.
Bulimia nervosa (BN) is characterized by symptoms of binge eating and compensatory behavior, and overevaluation of weight and shape, which often co-occur with symptoms of anxiety and depression. However, there is little research identifying which specific ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 16, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Commentary Source Type: news
Three in ten people with eating disorders let down by GPs
At least 725,000 people in the UK suffer from disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. Half of patients said the care they received from GPs was 'poor' or 'very poor'. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 27, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How One Woman Finally Overcame Her Lifelong Anxiety
For decades, Monique Barry was tortured by incessant anxiety (her daughter’s rough day at school? proof the child’s life was ruined) and baseless guilt (choosing a bad restaurant? a hanging offense!). Then she learned that her garden-variety neuroses might be something else: the trauma of her ancestors, passed down through the generations.
Nobody likes me, said my daughter, Elyse, inhaling dry cereal as she bopped to Taylor Swift on the car radio. It was the end of her first week at a new school. “I’m sure that’s not true,” I said, gripping the steering wheel. My heart rattled. M...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 22, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Eating disorders in women more common during midlife than expected
Eating disorders do not just affect adolescents and young adults, study finds Related items fromOnMedica Hospital admissions for eating disorders rise 8% in a year Call for better care for men with eating disorders Eating disorders cost UK around £15bn per year Binge-eating associated with lifelong mental and physical problems (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 18, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Eating disorders in middle-aged women 'common'
Conclusion
This well-designed cross-sectional analysis used data from an existing longitudinal study to investigate the prevalence of eating disorders in middle-aged women and see what childhood, parenting and personality risk factors were associated with the onset of an eating disorder.
The research found that more than 1 in 10 middle aged women experience some form of eating disorder in their lifetime. It found that all potentially harmful childhood life events such as child sexual abuse, death of a carer and parental divorce, were associated with the onset of eating disorders.
An association with traumatic life events ...
Source: NHS News Feed - January 18, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Mental health Food/diet Source Type: news
Shock research shows almost one in 25 middle-aged women suffer from an eating disorder
ANOREXIA, bulimia and binge-eating affect more middle-aged women than expected with almost one in 25 suffering from an eating disorder. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sunovion reports results from Phase II/III (SEP360-221) study of dasotraline to treat BED
US-based biopharmaceutical company Sunovion has reported results from its Phase II/III (SEP360-221) study of dasotraline to treat moderate-to-severe binge eating disorder (BED). (Source: Drug Development Technology)
Source: Drug Development Technology - January 16, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Neural Mechanism Links Alcohol Consumption to Binge Eating
Ethanol triggers starvation-activated neurons, leading mice to overeat. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - January 10, 2017 Category: Science Tags: Daily News, News & Opinion Source Type: news
From fat child to six packed hunk and he’s a singer too
A MUSCLE man overcame childhood obesity and a binge-eating disorder to craft the perfect physique. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 5, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Many Faces and Phases of Addictive Behaviors
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Andrea Wachter is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author of Getting Over Overeating for Teens. She is also co-author of The Don't Diet, Live-It Workbook and Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Breaking the "I Feel Fat" Spell. Andrea is an inspirational counselor, author and speaker who uses professional expertise, humor and personal recovery to help others. For more information on her books, HuffPost blogs and other services, please visit www.andreawachter.com -- This...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Renfrew Center to open 18th eating disorder treatment site
The Renfrew Center is expanding to Pittsburgh.
The new site, set to open in the spring, will be the 18th residential eating disorder facility — dedicated exclusively to the treatment of adolescent girls and women — to be opened by the Philadelphia-based organization.
The Pittsburgh center, like Renfrew’s other facilities, will specializ e in the treatment of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and related mental illnesses. The services will be delivered through day treatment, intensive… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - December 21, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: John George Source Type: news
