There is no escaping diet culture. From “wellness” trends on social media to weight-loss challenges at work and conversations over the dinner table at home, the loud-and-clear message we get is that we should be optimizing and managing what we eat. So when does...
When Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) causes gastrointestinal symptoms like discomfort, nausea, bloating, vomiting, and food sensitivities, eating becomes difficult. That’s why if an eating disorder is present alongside the MCAS, recovery from the eating disorder...
“How long does eating disorder treatment take?” is a very common question. It’s also an understandable one because treatment could affect things like family responsibilities and work or school—and is often affected by insurance. The fact is, it varies. An eating...
When you or a loved one struggles with OCD, trauma, and an eating disorder, it’s not easy to know which symptoms are related to which condition. That’s understandable; the symptoms are interconnected and overlapping. For example, trauma can leave someone feeling...
Eating disorders rarely show up in isolation. Many people who struggle with restriction, bingeing, purging, or compulsive exercise are also living with trauma/PTSD, OCD, anxiety, and/or depression. This can make healing feel even more overwhelming and make it more...
If you’ve been asking yourself, “Do I need treatment for an eating disorder?”, that is a sign you just might. Eating disorders can be very emotionally and medically serious, regardless of a person’s weight, size, or shape. Early support is key to making recovery...
