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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 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
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
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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How Chemical Imbalances Affect Mental Health
A chemical imbalance in the brain is a concept that is often used to describe the cause or factors influencing mental health disorders. Today, many people are wondering, Is depression a chemical imbalance? Is anxiety a chemical imbalance? The truth is that a chemical imbalance in the brain is only one piece of the puzzle…
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Eating Disorders: A dangerous — even deadly — mental health issue
It is estimated that 9% of the U.S. population, or 28.8 million Americans, will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. National Eating Disorders Association The Facts on Eating Disorders An eating disorder is any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits. This pattern of eating leads to disruption…
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