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Unhealthy eating habits are not uncommon, but when they become unsafe and threaten your health and well-being, then it’s time to seek help. If you’re not sure what the signs or triggers of an eating disorder are, the Crossroads team can help. Binge eating disorder has its own unique set of triggers, and learning ways…
An eating disorder is a complicated mental health condition that can manifest itself in severe symptoms. National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week helps shed light on the seriousness of eating disorders and dispels some of the myths surrounding them. Crossroads works day in and day out to support women needing treatment for an eating disorder.…
If you’re wondering how you can show support on National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we’re here to help. A great start is educating yourself and learning as much as possible about eating disorders. There are a number of resources online that can assist with this, and you can reach out to professionals like the team…
Asking yourself the right questions and recognizing key signs will help you define whether you are an alcoholic or not. If you’re asking the question, you may already know the answer. If the signs are there, they are usually apparent to not only you but also those around you. Alcohol addiction can be a unique…
The incredible peer and societal pressures to look a certain way can manifest themselves both emotionally and physically in young women all over the world. Sadly, this can turn into a destructive cycle and take a serious toll on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Thankfully, there is help available through eating disorder treatment centers.…
Some parents have long struggled with children that are so-called picky eaters. Their frustration may involve unending concerns with the limited lists of foods their children would agree to eat and the worry if there would be food their child would eat when they were outside the home setting. Experts added avoidant restrictive food intake…
Celebrating the New Year often comes with the clinking of champagne glasses and parties that start in the evening and last well into the early morning. It should come as no surprise that people also tend to overindulge, drinking more than they should. The influence of alcohol can lead to rising tempers and disagreements, driving…
If you know someone with an eating disorder, they may not ask for help, but they could need it around the holidays. The holidays add extra stress for someone struggling with or recovering from an eating disorder because the holiday gatherings revolve around food. Being able to support someone you care about will help them…
If you’re in recovery from alcohol addiction, you might be wondering how you will handle staying sober on Thanksgiving. Holidays tend to revolve around celebrating with a few drinks in hand, especially at family gatherings. However, with some planning, you can enjoy a sober holiday without feeling the temptation to drink just to enjoy yourself.…
Without the proper treatment, a person battling an eating disorder can relapse just as quickly as someone with a substance use disorder. At our bulimia treatment center at Crossroads, we provide a safe space for women to receive the treatment they need to overcome an eating disorder like bulimia. Our treatment team works with each…