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Traveling To Beat Eating Disorders

Dustin Forte
| Nov 9, 2018

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Travelers have various reasons why they want to see the world. For some, they seek knowledge. For others, it’s to find a network of friends for an advocacy or goal to accomplish in life. For me, I traveled to help myself recover from my eating disorder.

But let me tell you a very important thing. I didn’t find traveling abroad effective when I wasn’t receiving any formal treatment yet. You need to have had a course of treatment and on your way to recovery for traveling to be able to work.

Why Did Travel Not Work For Me When My Eating Disorder Was On Its Acute And Booming State?

Health experts explain that when you have just been diagnosed with an eating disorder and are not getting any treatment, the mental, emotional and physical risks will certainly outweigh the benefits of traveling.

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In the thick of my ED, I was incapable of controlling the symptoms despite the travel. I was still bingeing and purging, which is why I can testify that traveling is not the best solution. The only thing I got from my first attempt to travel with my ED was bad memories that overshadowed the benefits of traveling.

When Did I Finally Reap The Healing Benefits Of Travel?

My therapist handed me a checklist after two months of treatment that included counseling and medications. The checklist contained these questions:

Are you able to control your symptoms?

Does the thought of traveling excite you or does it make you feel anxious and afraid?

Am I physically and mentally stable?

Now, when you answer these questions, try to be as honest as you can be to yourself. That’s what the therapist told me, and when I did, that was when I realized that I wasn’t very much excited to travel for a while, not until I was confident enough, like a month after that. I did several types of therapy and counseling and I felt really secure and good about myself. Finally, …
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The Relation Of Bulimia And Panic Attacks

Marie Miguel
| Sep 15, 2018

Most people always find things they do not like about their bodies. Hence, they still look for ways to improve their physical appearance through exercising or changing their eating pattern. The problem with this, however, is that they sometimes cross rivers to reach their goal. Some severely restrict eating the whole day or experience abnormal eating habits to prevent unintended weight game. These eating disorders often result in a great deal of harm to anyone.

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Adolescent Depression And Binge-Eating Often Go Hand-in-Hand

Dustin Forte
| Apr 9, 2018

A lot of adolescents today are struggling with and eating disorder known as binge-eating disorder. One of the signs of the disorder is uncontrollable rapid consumption of large amounts of food, even when the person is not hungry. People suffering from this disorder have a high risk of depression and it also goes the other way around. Those individuals with depression are also at great risk of developing binge-eating disorder. While the cause remains unclear, these two disorders go hand-in-hand. It can be a vicious cycle of feeling depressed leading to eating too much or eating too much, then feel depressed about it.

Tailoring a Plan to Fit the Needs of the Individual

Intervention will be hard in these cases. Parents simply tend to chastise their child for overeating and gaining weight which then leads to depression. This will be a big problem in the future. There are, however, tailored plans that can be customized depending on the needs of the individual that will help treat both mental health disorders.…
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Eating Disorders Among Celebrities

Dustin Forte
| Jan 21, 2018

Each one of us is not spared from being affected by eating disorders. Adolescents, teens and middle-aged individuals – men and women alike are prone to having one of the several types of this group of diseases. In fact, nearly 30 million Americans have an eating disorder, including famous personalities like actors and actresses, and musicians.…
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How To Avoid Binge Eating

Dustin Forte
| Dec 29, 2017

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Many people loosely use the word “binge eating.” For these individuals, the term refers merely to the act of overeating at a particular time. However, that is a wrong connotation since the term binge eating is a severe eating disorder.…
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How To Help Someone With Eating Disorder

Dustin Forte
| Dec 22, 2017

One of the most common misconceptions about eating disorders is that people regard it as a lifestyle choice or a kind of diet. Well, this concept is entirely wrong. A person suffering from eating disorder is experiencing some irregular and weird eating habits. It is a mental illness that needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Otherwise, it can lead to more severe problems or complications in one’s health.…
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If In Doubt Shout

Dustin Forte
| Dec 9, 2017

Eating disorders can take a severe toll on both health, relationships, and the more quickly they are treated the more effective the treatment, and the less physical damage will be caused. The first step in seeking help is to acknowledge that you have a problem. Treatment of eating disorders always starts with a visit to a therapist that specialises in that field, so your first question should be “Is there a therapist near me?”An article from Betterhelp gave insights about this.

THE TREATMENT PLAN

Whether the eating disorder has resulted in major weight loss, treatment will always start with a dietary plan to restore your body to the correct weight. Malnourishment impairs cognitive abilities, so psychiatric care is likely to be less effective if you are malnourished. The therapist is likely to want to work with you to gain an understanding of the underlying causes of your condition. This will be used in the development of a personal treatment plan. Because of the complexity of eating disorders they frequently co-exist with other psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety disorders, and all these conditions must be treated for you to fully recover.

The treatment plan is likely to be tailor-made to your environment, support systems, and symptoms. Usually, a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment is taken. Psychotherapy can include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy DBT, and Cognitive Analytical Therapy CAT. You will receive nutritional counselling to help you to regain a healthier outlook on diet and nutrition so that you can be restored to a healthy weight.

ASPECTS OF THE TREATMENT PLAN

Psychotherapy is used to understand any underlying disorders, to help to restore relationships and the help you to obtain a healthier view about their body image and food. Over fifty percent of people suffering from an eating disorder also suffer from depression.

The goal of CBT is the modification of destructive thoughts and behaviour. CBT will take between three and six months, but the long-term outcome of this form of therapy is known to be very …
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Eating Disorder And Depression

Dustin Forte
| Dec 8, 2017

The causes of eating disorders are complex and not fully understood. Anxiety, depression, and eating disorders all have their roots in negative feelings of self-worth so it is hardly surprising that there is a strong link between them.

In 2008, a research study at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre found that 24% of bipolar patients suffered from eating disorders, and as many as 44% of these patients found appetite control difficult. The connection between these disorders runs both ways. Depression can cause eating disorders and eating disorders can result in depression. The physiological decay caused by the eating disorder can in itself result in depression. Although they are separate one disorder may trigger the other.

DEPRESSION CHAT ROOMS

Everyone feels sad or unhappy at some point in life, but if the feeling of sadness continues for long periods of time help must be sought. Depression can be a debilitating condition, and those that suffer from this condition need to open up to someone. Some may be shy, not wanting to burden family and friends with their problems, others may feel pressured into pretending that they are fine. No one needs to suffer alone. Find a Depression Chat Room. They are easy to access and free of charge. If not sure exactly about this, read more: https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/depression/can-a-depression-chat-room-be-helpful/

Chat rooms provide a platform where people are able to talk to active listeners, sharing their thoughts, and problems with someone who can offer advice and sympathy. In the depression chat room the person guiding the discussion is usually a licensed therapist or counselor. Chatters who are not sure whether they are suffering from depression can take guidance from the counselor, who may suggest medical intervention. Training on various aspects of depression is often also available on the website.

Online chatters do not have to reveal their identity if they would prefer not to. They can use a pseudonym and can reveal as much as they are comfortable with. Sharing problems in this environment could be the first step to a holistic …
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Anxiety And Eating Disorders

Dustin Forte
| Dec 7, 2017

ANXIETY ATTACK HELP

Anxiety is a normal human reaction to stressful events, but usually, it dissipates when the situation normalizes. There are some people however who suffer from feelings of anxiety for no apparent reason. Those who suffer from an anxiety disorder can find it very difficult to cope with everyday life. In such situations, Betterhelp has given some sound advice on how to help sufferers.

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN EATING DISORDERS AND ANXIETY

Anxiety and depression have always been linked to eating disorders, but recent thinking is that anxiety may cause the eating disorder and not the other way around. People who suffer from anxiety and depression and those who have eating disorders all suffer from low self-esteem, so it is easy to understand how these conditions can be inter-related.…
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Challenges In Overcoming Eating Disorders And How To Beat Them

Dustin Forte
| Nov 22, 2017

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Overcoming eating disorders is very demanding. It needs the willingness of the person to change and their cooperation in treatment. Another important factor is the support they get from the people around them, as well as close monitoring and encouragement of the professional health care team handling their case. Apart from these challenges, there are other elements which can inhibit a successful treatment for these patients. Below are some of the things you must keep an eye on in order to successfully assist the patient to overcome eating disorders.…
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