Disorder Resources - Online Therapist

Three Types Of Eating Disorders

Dustin Forte
| Jul 20, 2017

Awareness of eating disorders is not that prevalent compared with the other mental conditions. The common notions for individuals with eating disorders are usually they just don’t have the appetite to eat, they are just too stressed so they overeat, or they just ate something bad so they want to eliminate that.

There is so much more about eating disorders. These disorders are serious psychological conditions that require attention from professional therapists.…
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Anorexia Nervosa – An Eating Disorder That Can Be Fatal

Dustin Forte
| Jul 17, 2017

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In my many years of talking with teens and learning about their personal thoughts on their eating disorders, it has always been sad. I have also come across parents who almost lost their girls due to anorexia or bulimia. It may seem exaggerated for other people. They think that teens with these disorders are faking it and just crave for attention. Others say that they are just being brats for not eating.

Well, it is correct. These teens do need a lot of attention because if they will be left unattended with an eating disorder in tow, it will literally kill them. Eating disorders are real mental illnesses. It is not something made up just for the sake of being a brat. You have to understand that this is serious and it really happens even to the most promising teens.…
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How to Help a Loved One with an Eating Disorder

Dustin Forte
| Jul 17, 2017

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Recognizing the Signs

If you think that a friend or family member may have an eating disorder, be sure to check for some of the most common warning signs before confronting them. Typical warning signs include the following:
- skipping meals
- eating unusually small portions
- refusing to eat in front of other people
- insists that they are not hungry or that they’ve already eaten
- spits out food before swallowing it
- avoids foods that are high in fat, especially if they used to love a particular food
- brags about losing weight drastically
- analyzes food labels intensely before eating anything
- forcing themselves to vomit after meals
- eats huge quantities of food but still remains thin (could mean that they’re binge eating and inducing vomiting)
- takes large amounts of laxatives or diet pills
- wears baggy clothes
- insists that they are overweight when they are extremely underweight
- hates all of or certain parts of their body
- believes that they can never be thin enough
- exercises an unreasonable amount
- has an obsession with food, eating, and their weight
- denies that they have a problem
- controls where they eat, especially if with a group of people
- has a lack of impulse control
- engages in self-injury or dangerous behaviors
- abuses alcohol, sex, prescription and/or street drugs, laxatives, diet pills, etc.
If you see a variety of these warning signs in a friend or family member, it may be a good idea to take some sort of action.…
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Binge Eating Disorder – The Basics

Dustin Forte
| Jul 9, 2017

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Overview and Symptoms

Binge eating disorder is one of the lesser known eating disorders, however, it’s just as harmful and life threatening as any other. Binge eating disorder, also known as BED, involves an individual eating an unnecessarily large quantity of food very quickly, regularly, and to the point of pain or discomfort. Despite popular belief, overweight or obese individuals usually are not inflicted with BED. In fact, many patients who have been diagnosed with binge eating disorder are of normal weight. Binge eating is regarded as a mental illness, a combination of emotional, psychosocial, biological, and environmental factors. This is to be differentiated from food addiction which is the inability to stop eating certain foods and a loss of control over the ability to stop eating, which can be addressed by institutions or professionals providing help with addiction.…
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Stressed Out – Eating Disorders And Stress

Dustin Forte
| Jul 3, 2017

Stress and Anorexia Nervosa

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Stress has been proven to be a huge factor in eating disorders — anorexia being the most common. Not only can an increase in stress cause anorexia nervosa, but patients with anorexia are much more susceptible to stress than individuals who don’t. A lot of individuals with anorexia use it as some kind of coping mechanism, making their coping skills inefficient. In addition, having anorexia causes patients to internalize their feelings, have unrealistic standards for themselves, and have issues in dealing with unexpected emotions or life events. All of these factors make individuals with anorexia nervosa much more vulnerable to stress, only worsening their unhealthy condition.…
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder In Teens

Dustin Forte
| Jul 2, 2017

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We all have a trait that we don’t like about our appearance – uneven teeth, a big forehead, or legs that are too long or too short. But, unlike people who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder, we are not overly tormented by these “flaws”. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a psychological disorder in which an individual becomes obsessed with minor or perceived defects in their appearance. They are extremely anxious about how they look to the point that it interferes with their lives and their ability to function properly.…
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Types Of Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders in Teens

Dustin Forte
| May 31, 2017

Should you need to look at a depression test when your child has an eating disorder? How does an eating disorder develop and will it always be a condition the child will face? These are only a handful of questions parents ask but there are lots more questions. The truth is that, when someone is facing an eating disorder, it can totally change their lives and impact it in a big way.

Why Do Teens Have Problems With Eating Disorders?

There is an unhealthy obsession with weight and image. You see celebrities and famous people each and every day on TV looking their best. For some, they want to become them and feel they have to throw up everything they eat in order to become thinner. It’s a real issue, to say the least, but that isn’t the only problem teens face. Fellow teens can, in fact, pressure others too. Children can be cruel and if a child is a little bigger, they can face ridicule and that can cause an eating disorder too. Many children get various types of depression and often struggle with their weight. It can become a reasonable thing too as it usually is a condition associated with teens.

What Can You Do For Your Child?

There are a number of options you can explore when it comes to dealing with eating disorders in teens. Firstly, you could look at online therapy or indeed any therapy to help deal with the issue. You could also look into other resources such as local healthcare facilities or even a doctor. There are truly dozens of options to look into when it comes to eating disorders and receiving help for a teenager.…
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Healthy Eating

Eat Healthy Live Longer

Dustin Forte
| May 31, 2017

Will an online therapist really help you when it comes to healthy eating? For some, they don’t realize how important it is to eat healthily and how sometimes they need a little extra push to move away from those bad things. You mightn’t think there are any problems with your eating or how you see food but there might just be a few concerns to think about. Giving up fatty foods and foods with high sugar content isn’t easy because they’re addictive in a sense and sometimes you need help to overcome those cravings. However, if you change the way you eat will it make you live longer?

You Are What You Eat

Have you ever heard the saying, ‘you are what you eat’? Well, in a way that can be true because if you’re someone who constantly eats fatty foods and unhealthy snacks you are more at risk of being overweight and suffering from health complications. That isn’t to say if you eat nothing more than vegetables, you’ll never have to see a doctor but you often find people who eat healthy feel and look far healthier. It’s a strange thing to say but it can be true. You mightn’t think seeking the help of an online therapist would be necessary when it comes to eating healthy but it might especially if you have trouble avoiding bad foods.…
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Types Of Eating Disorders

Anorexia and Bulimia Resources

Dustin Forte
| May 31, 2017

There are very few people who think about free online counseling when they are dealing with anorexia and bulimia. These are two very serious eating disorders that currently affect millions throughout the world and yet, there are very few people who seek out help. Dealing with this condition is not easy and anorexia and bulimia can be life threatening. Teens and adults who suffer from these eating disorders can often find their life changes significantly and it’s not right. However, there are many good resources available to help overcome these conditions.

Please Talk To a Doctor

There are a number of avenues to explore such as online therapy and they can be very good starting points. However, it can also be a great idea to talk to a doctor. Doctors have seen this condition time and time again and can help you overcome this. Now, it’s not going to be an overnight success story, it’s going to talk potentially months and all your willpower to beat this. Eating disorders are hard because they can take over your life and you can feel a little lost with them. However, doctors can help find the right level of treatment for you and can direct you to the right support networks too. Even if you’re planning to talk to a counselor, it’s always wise to speak to a doctor.…
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