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How the Holidays Impact Eating Disorders

With the summer approaching months approaching this time of year typically brings many holiday celebrations with family and friends. It’s a season filled with summer parties, mostly revolving around food. Unfortunately, for many women, the holidays and eating disorders can be a challenging combination to manage. The triggers around food that set off someone’s anorexia,…

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Recognizing Warning Signs of Anorexia Relapse

Those who are facing eating disorders know that they are challenging conditions to manage. Everyone’s experience is a little different, as is their relationship with food, self-esteem, body image, and other contributing factors. Recovery is not as easy as just eating more, and individuals should not view anorexia relapse as a sign that treatment or…

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3 Signs of an Eating Disorder Relapse

With mental health concerns on the rise, so are concerns related to relapses for both addiction and eating disorders. These are uncharted times, and at Crossroads Maine, we want to make sure we are always offering women the help they need in their recovery, no matter the circumstances. Unfortunately, however, relapse is a common concern…