Seeking Treatment
Eating disorders are serious health conditions that can be both physically and emotionally destructive. People with eating disorders need to seek professional help. Early diagnosis and intervention significantly enhances recovery. If not ... [... more]
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Bulimia Nervosa in Males
Bulimia nervosa is a severe, life-threatening disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting or other purging methods (e.g. laxatives, diuretics, excessive exercise, fasting) in an attempt to avoid ... [... more]
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La Imagen del Cuerpo
Una imagen distorcionada de tu figura corporal--percibes partes de tu cuerpo distintas a lo que en realiadad son. Estas convencida(o) que sólo otras personas son actractivas y que tu figura o talla simbolizan fracaso. Te sientes avergonzada(o) ... [... more]
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Diez Pasos Hacia una Imagen Positiva
Manten una lista de 10 cualidades que aprecias de ti misma(o) - cualidades que no esten relacionadas a cuánto pesas o cómo te ves. Lee esta lista con frecuencia. Añadele a la lista a medida que te das cuenta de otras cualidades que [... more]
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Body Image
Body image is how you see yourself when you look in the mirror or picture yourself in your mind. How you see yourself when you look in the mirror or when you picture yourself in your mind. What you believe about your own appearance (including ... [... more]
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What's Going On With Me?
Living in our culture, it's not surprising if you feel you have to look a certain way to be happy or even healthy. However, the things you are doing to be thin can quickly Disordered eating may begin as a way to lose a few pounds or get in shape, ... [... more]
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Understand
Eating disorders do not discriminate on the basis of gender. Men can and do develop eating disorders. Compiled by Tom Shiltz, MS, CADCIII about eating disorders and know the warning signs. Become aware of your community resources (treatment ... [... more]
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Eating Disorders Can Be Prevented!
Eating disorders arise from a variety of physical, emotional, social, and familial issues, all of which need to be addressed for effective prevention and treatment. Primary prevention refers to programs or efforts that are designed to prevent the ... [... more]
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Eating Disorders Survival Guide
This document builds upon the information below providing more detailed step-by-step recommendations for getting insurance coverage. Your insurance benefits do not match the recommended treatment. Are there any treatment programs that help people ... [... more]
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Binge Eating Disorder in Males
Binge eating disorder is a severe, life-threatening disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of compulsive overeating or binge eating. In binge eating disorder, the purging in an attempt to prevent weight gain that is characteristic of ... [... more]
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What to Say - Step by Step
Tips for Talking to a Friend Who May Be Struggling with an Eating Disorder If you are worried about your friend's eating behaviors or attitudes, it is important to express your concerns in a loving and supportive way. It is also necessary to ... [... more]
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Anorexia Nervosa in Males
Anorexia Nervosa is a severe, life-threatening disorder in which the individual refuses to maintain a minimally normal body weight, is intensely afraid of gaining weight, and exhibits a significant distortion in the perception of the shape or ... [... more]
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