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Today, people use the term “clean eating” to describe a healthy diet. However, as with most healthy eating trends, there is a dark side that you may not have considered. While many people use the term clean eating to describe a beneficial eating form, it can also spiral into a clean eating disorder, causing a…
Around the country, millions of girls and women are battling an eating disorder. It is imperative that you get treatment as soon as possible if you struggle with this condition. The likelihood of a long-term recovery goes up significantly if you detect and address it early. While you may not always recognize the signs of…
Recently, many celebrities have spoken about the struggles that they’ve had with their body image and eating disorders and eventually attending an eating disorder treatment center. The concern of these celebrities is one that is shared around the country, as eating disorders are severe mental illnesses that commonly affect women and girls. It’s vital to…
There is a common misconception in modern society that women need to be tall, skinny, and perfect in order to be loveable. We’re bombarded by photoshopped images in magazines, movies, and tv stars who seem to be able to eat as much as they want while retaining the perfect body-type. Unfortunately, this leads to many…
Nervousness, tension, and panic may follow you around like a shadow when you struggle with an anxiety disorder. You may simply want an escape, and turning to alcohol seemed like the easiest way to do that. While alcohol may stop the panic, restlessness, and fear that send shockwaves through your life momentarily, choosing this method…
As you’re moving through life, you may begin to ask, “Do I have an eating disorder, and if so, what can I do about it?” These questions don’t necessarily have an easy answer, and it can be challenging to ask. However, if you’re nervous, anxious, or scared, you should know that these emotions are normal.…
Two of the most common mental health conditions in the world are anxiety and depression. While many people struggle with these illnesses, some do not know the difference between the two. The reason behind this odd fact is because roughly half of the people who receive a diagnosis of depression will also have an anxiety…
Many individuals who struggle with alcohol abuse also deal with mental health issues. While everyone has times in their lives when they feel sad, worried, or lonely, some people experience persistent periods of sadness known as depression. Furthermore, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 7% of adults in the U.S. experienced a…
Depression is a mental health condition that can dramatically impact every part of a woman’s life. It can make it more difficult to complete day to day responsibilities, and make a woman feel like she has little or no worth. If you’ve found yourself asking, “Is my loved one struggling with depression?” we can help.…
Eating disorders affect more than 30 million people in the US and have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness in America, killing one person every hour. Once they’re identified, they need to be treated quickly, efficiently, and with great care. The two most common eating disorders are anorexia and bulimia. Much like anxiety…