I had the pleasure of being a speaker at the 2018 Baltimore NEDA Walk this past weekend. For the few days prior I kept wondering what to say to the crowd. Typically, I speak about my own experience with an eating disorder and the plight of males who often forgo treatment due to stigma of […]
Why should I consider a Partial Hospital Program for my eating disorder?
When a client approaches The Body Image Therapy Center about treatment for their eating disorder, they rarely give any thought to the level of care they need to start their recovery journey. For those who have mild to moderate experiences of an eating disorder, a Partial Hospital Program (PHP) is often suggested. This recommendation is […]
Playing Your Song: How Music Therapy Enhances Eating Disorders Treatment
“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” - Berthold Auerbach For most people, music is an important part of daily life. Maybe you rely on Beyoncé to get you through a long daily commute or the Beatles to keep you company while making dinner. Music has a significant impact on our […]
“Shedding for the Wedding” is a Dangerous Practice
It’s June, the biggest month of the year for weddings. It’s that magical time for love, commitment, celebration, and, yes, crash diets and other risky measures in order to fit into that perfect wedding dress. The normalization of this extreme culture of #sheddingforthewedding has become alarming, with brides as well as grooms seeking to become […]
It’s National Pet Month! Let’s Celebrate the Amazing Power Pets Have on our Health
Time to grab the toys and treats….May is National Pet Month! According to its founders, this month-long celebration is intended to acknowledge the positive impact that pets have on our lives. The affection we receive from our furry pals does more than put a smile on our faces—it also benefits us physically and psychologically. Here […]
When Healthy Eating Becomes an Obsession
We know it’s important to eat nourishing foods. Sure, it better to consume fruits, vegetables, and whole grains instead of processed snacks and TV dinners. But for some people, it evolves into a dangerous obsession. This fixation with eating healthy is called “orthorexia”, a fast-growing eating disorder characterized by the need to eat only healthy, […]
Steer Clear of the Springtime Diet Obsession
Springtime can be a catalyst for body image issues and eating disorders. As the weather warms up, many people find themselves stuck in the rut of harsh self-scrutiny and poor body image. Behaviors that can develop into full-blown eating disorders also seem to be everywhere you look: strict dieting, excessive workout routines, and other strategies […]
Recognizing and Recovering from Body Image Disorder
Almost everyone has some self-image issues. Maybe you feel your thighs are too big, your hair is too frizzy, your waist isn’t small enough, or your muscles have no definition. In our culture that seems fixated on appearances, it can be hard to love your body and easy to find fault with it. But for […]
Depression sucks, but you don’t
I have clinical depression. Long before anyone diagnosed me with an eating disorder, I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder. It’s been 26 years since I began taking medication for this debilitating illness, and for the most part my life has been good since then. But the thing about depression, it’s cyclical. It comes on […]
It’s okay to take time off school to recover
School has just begun, and already we are seeing a number of clients in high school, college, and graduate school seeking eating disorder treatment at our program. Many require partial day, residential, or inpatient treatment. But our recommendations for level of care often fall flat for one reason alone, “I can’t leave school!” Here is […]
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