by Dr. Jonathan Rader
on
Sep 03, 2010
in Eating Disorders, Related Conditions
An often overlooked aspect of eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia or compulsive eating disorder is the link to substance abuse. Although there is no absolute way of predicting which eating disordered individuals will resort to substance abuse or precisely why this behavior becomes manifest, statistics indicate that easily 50 percent of eating disordered individuals regularly abuse alcohol and both illicit and over-the-counter drugs.
by Bridget Loves
on
Sep 02, 2010
in Eating Disorders, Experiences
I recently read a new book (coming out this October) called Fat Boy Thin Man by Michael Prager. Michael spent a significant portion of his life as an overweight man (weighing close to 400 pounds) and his book is an excellent sneak peak inside the life of a compulsive overeater.
by Dr. Jonathan Rader
on
Sep 01, 2010
in Eating Disorders, Related Conditions
The physical complications of eating disorders are quite wide ranging and extremely serious. The taxing effects these condition wreak on the body can lead to diabetes, heart disease, dental and mouth disease, skin disorders, fertility issues, and permanent organ damage, to name but a few of the health problems we commonly see in individuals struggling with eating disorders
by Dr. Jonathan Rader
on
Aug 28, 2010
in Eating Disorders, Treatment & Therapy
When looking for a treatment facility for eating disorders such as Anorexia, Bulimia or Compulsive Overeating, along with related disorders, one should be on the lookout for a quality clinical program staffed by professional specialists with years of experience treating the dysfunctional behaviors.
by Dr. Jonathan Rader
on
Aug 19, 2010
in Eating Disorders
A substantial number of women with eating disorders suffer from a depressive disorder as well. Through the years, clinicians and therapists have sought to determine whether eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are the cause of depression, or whether mood disturbances precede eating disorders.
by Dr. Jonathan Rader
on
Aug 12, 2010
in Eating Disorders, Family & Friends, Treatment & Therapy
It is typical for brothers and sisters of patients with eating disorders to feel overwhelmed by how the disease is affecting their sibling. This frequently instills fear and, rather than seeking answers, siblings tend to retreat or respond with anger and resentment.
by Dr. Jonathan Rader
on
Aug 06, 2010
in Eating Disorders, Family & Friends
Even among mental health professionals, theories about the causes of and reasons for eating disorders have traditionally attributed environmental and socio-cultural influences as primary contributory factors. While this focus is not entirely inappropriate, it only looks at part of the picture
by Emily DeGemmis
on
Aug 03, 2010
in Experiences, Treatment & Therapy
Life circumstances, health issues, personal concerns, and financial hardships have interfered with what and when I would, know I should, and what I want to eat at times. I’ve recently reached the same realization I had while in eating disorder treatment years ago: I need to do better faster.
by Dr. Jonathan Rader
on
Jul 31, 2010
in Eating Disorders, Related Conditions
Studies do indicate that potential for suicide increases in direct correlation with the length of time an individual has been suffering with the disorder so it is imperative that treatment be sought as early as possible.
by Dr. Jonathan Rader
on
Jul 28, 2010
in Eating Disorders
We need water to maintain critical bodily functions and tampering with the delicate balance of water to body mass is no trivial matter. By ingesting diuretics we risk dehydration which can lead to serious physical and mental impairment.
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