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There are several questions I am often asked. First, if a person recovers from an eating disorder without ever understanding what caused it in the first place is the recovery any less real or lasting? And, if the treatment being provided is behavioral only (symptom...

People suffering from eating disorders are often ambivalent about recovering, which makes these types of illnesses harder to treat. Helping loved ones find their motivation for recovery can sometimes be hampered by the circumstances under which they “accepted” the...

The majority of parents deeply feel and convey love for their children. The majority of parents of children with eating disorders are no different. There has been a lot of confusion and knee-jerk reactions to what attachment issues are and how they may contribute to...

Many individuals with eating disorders experience significant anxiety when in social situations. According to the Free Dictionary (Farlex www.medical-dictionary.the free dictionary.com,) “anxiety is a multisystem response to a perceived threat or danger. It reflects a...

Shame and blame can play no part in real recovery The concepts of shame and blame have emerged lately in relation to people with eating disorders and those who care for them, i.e. parents. We have long been dealing with helping patients with eating disorders not feel...

The teenage years typically bring on feelings of separation and autonomy, often leading to a power struggle between a teen and his or her parents. Keeping an open line of communication between parents and teens is difficult, but integral to their development and...

"Anorexia Nervosa and the Language of Authenticity" is a recent report conducted by Tony Hope, Jacinta Tan, Anne Stewart and Ray Fitzpatrick and published by the Hastings Center (Nov-Dec 2011, Vol 41., Pp 23-29.). In this report, the concept of authenticity is...

There is general consensus that weight restoration in Anorexia Nervosa significantly improves mood, positively affects cognition and psychological functioning. Individuals diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa with concurrent significant depression whose weight was restored...