Eating Disorders and Emotions A common dilemma with eating disorders (EDs) is the difficulty one can have in identifying and interpreting their emotions (the medical term for this is alexithymia). Again, it comes back to the mind-body disconnection that I spoke about in yesterday’s post. Anxiety is also a common occurring illness with EDs. […]
Eating Disorders and Disconnection Eating disorders are often coping strategies to manage difficult feelings and/or experiences. And behaviours such as starving, purging and self-criticism can trick us into thinking we are in control. But, when someone is in the depths of an eating disorder, the connection between the mind and […]
Providing a safe space at the dining table for someone suffering from an eating disorder (ED) is not easy. Holidays can create anxiety for many of us. We are all susceptible to food and body shame in the subtlest of messaging. But for those with an ED, comments about food, eating habits and bodies can […]
In Canada, if you or a loved one are suffering with an eating disorder, you are probably familiar with the lack of resources and extensive wait times for treatment. It can be frustrating and squash your hope for recovery. Managing your ED symptoms is not easy when support is not there. It is […]
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