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  • Eating Disorders in Teens: Signs, Causes, and Treatment Options

    Eating Disorders in Teens: Signs, Causes, and Treatment Options

    It can be hard to tell if your teen’s changing habits around food, exercise, or their body are part of growing up, or signs of something more serious. You might notice them skipping meals, avoiding social situations, or becoming overly focused on how they look. These shifts can be subtle at first, but they may…

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  • ARFID Eating Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

    ARFID Eating Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

    When someone avoids food in a way that affects their daily life, it can be hard to know what’s going on or what to do next. Having a clearer understanding of what’s behind those eating patterns can make it easier to respond with support and seek the right kind of help.

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  • Excessive Exercising and Eating Disorders

    Excessive Exercising and Eating Disorders

    When it comes to exercise, more isn’t always better, especially for those who struggle with eating disorders. Hypergymnasia, exercise bulimia, anorexia athletica, and sports anorexia are all common names for behaviors associated with a compulsive drive to spend an extreme amount of time exercising. It becomes a way for them to control their bodies, their…

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  • Adderall Abuse and Eating Disorders

    Adderall Abuse and Eating Disorders

    Adderall abuse isn’t confined to college campuses — it affects people from all walks of life. While often misused to enhance productivity and focus, it is also frequently taken as an appetite suppressant, increasing the risk of serious eating disorders.

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  • Tips for Staying Sober During the Holidays

    Tips for Staying Sober During the Holidays

    The American Psychological Association reports that 89% of adults feel stressed by at least one aspect of the holiday season, whether it’s financial concerns, family-related tensions, or feeling like their culture or traditions are overlooked. And if you’re in recovery, navigating the holidays means addressing one more (big) factor on top of these stressors. Yet,…

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  • How to Navigate Differing Opinions

    How to Navigate Differing Opinions

    When the weather turns crisp and you can finally break out your teacups and scarves, you know the season has arrived. No, we’re not talking about fall — we’re talking about election season, which rolls around every November. If you’re feeling a sense of déjà vu from the last cycle, you’re not alone. In that…

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