The Anti-Diet Bride
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by RefreshMH
2y ago
Wait… did I read that right? You’re a bride and you’re not going to try and lose weight before the big day? Yes, that is correct! It has been thoroughly documented that diets don’t work. In fact, they fail 95-98% of the time resulting in weight regain above and beyond your pre-dieting weight within 1-5 years. Not to mention the misery accompanies restriction… the constant hunger, finishing a meal and already thinking about what and when you’ll eat next, the light-headedness and dizziness, the irritability, the social interference of not being able to go out to eat or have a birthday cake at yo ..read more
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‘I couldn’t stop.’ The pandemic is triggering eating disorders in our children
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by RefreshMH
2y ago
Like many girls in high school, Ella (not her real name) had days where she struggled with self-esteem. “I was able to cope with it because I had sports, I had friends, and I had school. Then the pandemic hit in March (2020) and I lost all of that,” said Ella, who looks younger than her 15 years. “I wanted to do something proactive to help me cope, so I turned to exercise. I’d run almost every day. I went for bike rides and for hour-long walks.” A runner herself, Ella’s mom Alice (also not her real name) was pleased to see her daughter embracing such healthy habits during the dreary months of ..read more
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Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder During the Holidays
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by RefreshMH
2y ago
A message from a registered dietitian who can relate. By: Ashley Mooney, MS, RDN, LDN, Lead Dietitian & Nutrition Director at Canopy Cove The crisp winter air can be felt on our skin. The cheerful chatter of loved ones is heard in homes across the nation. The rich scents of peppermint and baked goods waft through the air. There is no doubt we are in the midst of the holiday season. For most, these experiences bring about excitement and feelings of comfort. However, for many of the millions of individuals struggling with an eating disorder, they often bring about stress, shame and even pani ..read more
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Increasing Motivation in Clients & Families during Eating Disorder Treatment
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by RefreshMH
2y ago
Written by: Oluwaseun Obaro, MA, LCPC (She/Her/Hers) Primary Therapist, Columbia IOP Adolescent Program Do you remember a time when you felt unmotivated to accomplish a goal? I remember a time when I felt unmotivated to complete a writing assignment in graduate school because it was not enjoyable. However, I was aware that the writing assignment needed to be completed despite my feelings of frustration about the task. When I think of motivation, it is not always as easy as the athletic footwear company Nike’s slogan, “Just Do It.” I have realized through my experiences as a therapist for adole ..read more
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How to Navigate Thanksgiving with Your Child’s Eating Disorder
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by RefreshMH
2y ago
Written By Megan Drake, LMHC   When you think of Thanksgiving what comes to mind? The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade; seeing a gigantic Snoopy gliding down Central Park? Whisking together the cinnamon and pumpkin for your grandmother’s pie? You feel happy, warm, or even comforted by the nostalgia of the tradition. Other than timing getting the turkey out of the oven for your family’s arrival, it may be difficult to think that this holiday could possibly cause stress. However, if your child is struggling with an Eating Disorder, T ..read more
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Social Media and Eating Disorders: The Truth Behind the Algorithm
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by RefreshMH
2y ago
New York Post this week wrote an article about how Instagram uses algorithms to draw in similar or related search topics for its users, essentially flooding them with more posts, pictures and ads. While they may seem harmlessly annoying, for those with an eating disorder or those with a higher propensity for and eating disorder, these algorithms are downright dangerous.   With 9% of the U.S. population, or 28.8 million Americans, having an eating disorder in their lifetime (ANAD.org) it is entirely reckless to add fuel to this disease by adding negative influences on social media lik ..read more
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Halloween in Recovery: Tricks for Treating Yourself
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by RefreshMH
2y ago
Halloween was a magical time for me as a child. Every July, my mother would ask me what I wanted to be for Halloween. She would then buy (or sometimes design) a pattern and make the most elaborate, hand-sewn costumes for me. We’re talking full-body shark suits, giant foam-filled character heads, embroidered details, and even the occasional practical effect…. My elementary school classmates sometimes protested my participation in costume contests because the costumes my mother made were off the chain. I still love dressing up. Halloween was also a tough time. Every time we walked by a larger-bo ..read more
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3 Reasons to Get Pumped for Pumpkins!
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by RefreshMH
2y ago
Whether you take a hay ride through a pumpkin patch or stumble upon them at your local farmers market, you are bound to find a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Pumpkins are not only one of the most versatile fruits in the squash family, but they’re also packed with a variety of antioxidants, micronutrients, and mood enhancers! Antioxidants You may have seen a vibrant orange pumpkin and thought to yourself, how gourdgeous! Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but they also offer a generous amount of antioxidants. Antioxidants are natural substances found in varieties of food that can ..read more
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Athletes Body Surveillance Sport Culture and Body Image Challenges
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by RefreshMH
2y ago
As a former collegiate swimmer, 6 year professional cheerleader for the NFL and current professional choreographer, I have been playing sports all my life and know the sport culture all too well. Now as a clinical sport psychologist, I have been able to apply my personal athletic experiences coupled with clinical knowledge to help better understand the mind and body connection for athletes as it relates to performance and specifically body image. An athlete’s body is a performance tool that is displayed in their athletic environment. It is a norm in the sport culture for athlete’s bodies to be ..read more
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Eating Disorders Within the Conversation of Suicide Awareness
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by RefreshMH
2y ago
Within the conversation of suicide, there is often a great deal of information linking suicide to depression or substance abuse, but very little information on the link between eating disorders and suicide. For relevant information regarding features of mental health diagnoses, we often turn to the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders. According to the current DSM, almost all diagnoses of eating disorders present clients with an increased risk for suicide attempts (2013). However, since Bing Eating Disorder has not been recognized as a formal diagnosis until ..read more
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