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Body Image And Self-Esteem by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders Body Image: is a term which may refer to our perceptions of our own physical appearance, or our internal sense of having a body which is constructed by the brain. Essentially a person's body image is how they perceive their exterior to look, and in many cases this can be dramatically different to how they actually appear to others. Please click... Read on »
Conversations With Claudia: The Voice Of An Eating Disorder by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders I was very fortunate to come across the blog of Angela Minard recently. " Poetry and thoughts on my journey toward healing and unlocking the silence within. Words are magic. Words have the power to heal, so find your voice, and fly!" Angela's blog feels like a comforting embrace with it's music, art, poetry, and honest, open disclo... Read on »
PSA From Your Body by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders Bamagal posted about this at her blog, Kimkins Scam and I had to share it. It's a video from Michelle at Mouthfeel . Your body has a message for you that is absolutely wonderful. Check it out. A Public Service Announcement From Your Body Sources: http://peggynature.wordpress.com/2008/03/09/a-public-service-announcement-fromyo http:... Read on »
Tools For Health: Calculators by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders It's important for your health that you know what your body needs. Here are some tools to help you determine what your body requires in order to be healthy. Read on »
Eating Disorder Statistics by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders *Statistics show that 1 in 5 women suffer from an eating disorder. *70 million individuals are affected by eating disorders worldwide, with 24 million being American. *10 to 15 percent are male. *90 percent of women with eating disorders are between the ages of 12 and 25. *Currently approximately 11 percent of high school students have been ... Read on »
Eating Disorders: A Look At Anorexia by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders Wikipedia : "Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes an eating disorder characterized by low body weight and body image distortion with an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Individuals with anorexia are known to commonly control body weight through the means of voluntary starvation, purging, vomiting, excessive exercise, or ... Read on »
What I Gained From Giving Up My Eating Disorder: One Woman's Recovery by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders A youtube video by theicanc I came across this video on youtube and love how positive it is. Though theicanc states she recovered without therapy or family support, I believe that therapy is an important part of recovery and increases success and enhances the recovery process. I also believe that being secretive can be counterproductive as it'... Read on »
Food And It's Affect On Mood by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders Medusa has a very interesting article concerning the affect food has on our emotions. Excerpt: "Starving causes people to feel high and spaced out and separated from their emotions," says Mrs Jade. "When you starve, you don't feel the normal range of emotions. Read in full here. Read on »
Eating Disorders: Compulsive Overeating / Binge Eating Disorder by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders Those who suffer from Compulsive Overeating (also known as binge eating) use food to calm stresses and life problems, numb feelings, and to fill a void. The compulsive overeater is usually aware that their eating habits are abnormal and often feel guilt and shame because of it. Their food consumption may consist of eating three meals a day with ... Read on »
Body Image Tests: How Is Your Body Image? by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders Wikipedia : Body image is a term which may refer to our perceptions of our own physical appearance or our internal sense of having a body which is constructed by the brain. Essentially a person's body image is how they perceive their exterior to look, and in many cases this can be dramatically different to how they actually appear to others ...... Read on »
Self-Esteem Tests: How Is Your Self-Esteem? by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders Self-Esteem: a realistic respect for or favorable impression of oneself; self-respect. According to the Center for Conscious Living, "Self-esteem is one of our most basic psychological needs. The degree of our self-esteem (or lack of it) impacts every major aspect of our lives. It has profound effects on our thinking processes, emotions, desire... Read on »
USING AFFIRMATIONS: Eating Disorder Recovery by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders Affirmations are things we tell ourselves, either negative; I'm not worthy of love, or positive ; I am a worthwhile person deserving of love. Using positive affirmations repeatedly throughout the day will bring about positive change. Repetitiveness is key. Choose positive statements set in the "now." Example: I am a worthwhile person and I ... Read on »
The Dieting / Eating Disorder Connection by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders Almost all of us have dieted at one time or another. Some of us have dieted on and off our entire lives. It is a widely accepted and encouraged practice for weight control in our culture but can dieting lead to an Eating Disorder? Many say, yes it can , and not just in ourselves. Dieting can lead to unhealthy and sometimes dangerous attitu... Read on »
Kimkins: An Internet Diet Scam by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders Americans spend an estimated 35 billion on diet products each year. But, buyer beware. Falling for a diet scam can end up doing more than just lighten your wallet, it can damage your health, and your emotional wellbeing. Kimkins, an internet diet scam of huge proportions, has once again received national news coverage. Heidi Diaz (who goes b... Read on »
The Body Image Project: "When You Look In The Mirror, What Do You See?" by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders "This is not my body. This can't be it, this soft, round, jiggly blob ... When I look in the mirror, that is what I think: No, please, this can't be it! I have struggled with bulimia for 8 years. My weight is normal and healthy, but it is too much. There's too much excess, too much softness and flab." Age 24 "Sometimes I have peace talk... Read on »
Eating Disorder Bloggers Wanted For Survey by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders F-word is doing a study and is looking for bloggers who have eating disorders who blog about their experiences. The survey is to help determine "the role blogging plays in eating disorder recovery." "I want to hear from any active blogger - male or female - who suffers from any eating disorder and who are in any stage of recovery," Rachel says.... Read on »
Lies That Anorexia Tells You by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders A youtube video by Holdingon: " This is a video that deals with some of the lies that you believe when you have anorexia." Song: Catch Me by Jasmin Tabatabai Related posts: Eating Disorders: A Look at Anorexia Anorexia: Mortality Rates See sidebar for ED Help: Hotlines, Organizations, Websites Source:http://youtube.com/watch?v=Sj... Read on »
Orthorexia: Fixation On Righteous Eating by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders Orthorexia Nervosa (fixation on righteous eating), is not yet a DSM diagnosis. It’s a phrase coined by Dr. Steven Bratman which describes an eating disorder in which the sufferer fixates on eating only what they define as “healthy food.” The avoidance of certain foods is quite often extreme, ultimately resulting in malnutrition and even death. ... Read on »
ADD/ADHD and Eating Disorders by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders It is not uncommon to find that those suffering with eating disorders are also dealing with underlying psychological disorders. ADD or ADHD , studies have shown, often co-exist with eating disorders. Food is used as a form of self-medicating, temporarily calming the restlessness that someone with ADD/ ADHD experiences both physically and em... Read on »
Eating Disorder Recovery: Inspirational Quotes #2 by MrsMenopausal Posted in: Blog Posts in Eating Disorders Health is not merely the absence of disease, it is the balance of mind, body and soul. Hippocrates Finish each day and be done with it ... You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it well and serenely. Ralph Waldo Emerson Thos... Read on »
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