Struggling with an Eating Disorder

Struggling with an Eating Disorder

Blog, Health, Motivation, Therapy
Almost 30 million people of all ages and genders struggle with an eating disorder in the United States, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorder website.  Although anyone can be affected and struggle with an eating disorder, women are the most associated with eating disorders. With advertisements, the media, and society implementing the idea that women and girls should be skinny and outrageously attractive at a very young age it’s no surprise that women are more vulnerable to struggling with an eating disorder.   There are a lot of different kinds of eating disorders. The most common forms of eating disorders include Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating. Some eating disorders limit the amount of food intake from a person's diet and others increase the amount of…
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Go on a Vacation, You Won’t Regret It!

Go on a Vacation, You Won’t Regret It!

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A couple months left until summer will officially be over! With that in mind have you taken a few days off to enjoy the summer sun?  There’s not much time left if you haven’t gone on a vacation, yet. Maybe you’re thinking who needs a vacation! Or I don’t have any money! Of course, there are million more excuses we tell ourselves, but we should really stop and go on that vacation. When given the chance to relax and go on a vacation you should take it! Everybody needs to take the time to relax and escape for a few days. It also creates wonderful memories and experiences that you’ll be able to look back on with joy and appreciation. Typically, when someone mentions a vacation, most think of the…
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The Importance of Me Time & Self-Pampering

The Importance of Me Time & Self-Pampering

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Most of us are busy, day in, day out, leaving us very little time to ourselves. However, that doesn’t mean you should forget about your self–care. Don’t wait for a day to where you will be able to finally treat yourself. Instead, you should take the initiative to schedule a day of self-pampering and self-care. There might be many reasons as to why you can’t ever schedule a time to yourself. You’re thinking, “I’m too busy” or “whenever I do schedule time for myself something always has to interfere with my time.” Although these are understandable and we know life can be hectic and unorganized at times, it should not stop you from giving yourself a break every once in awhile. Same goes for if you think the contrary about…
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Reclaim Your Self from Codependency

Reclaim Your Self from Codependency

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The term Codependent originated in the 1970’s and has been in use for over 40 years. While countless of individuals might have heard and used the word codependent many times in their lifespan, many still do not know the exact truth about what it means. To start, it should be understood that codependence may not entirely be a vice as individuals with this behavior tend to put the need of others above their own which, however, can become very problematic if it is not kept in check. As humans, we will always reach out to others to fill some our emotional needs such as companionship, love, and acceptance. The need becomes a vice when one grows to be overly reliant on another person to meet his/her own emotional needs. It…
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