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“Is it really possible to tell someone else what one feels?” —Leo Tolstoy Languages reveal their true colors—from their glory to their limits—whenever we rely on them to articulate emotions. Streams of words don’t always capture the depths of our despair or the heights of our joy. Other times, a few lone words beaded together in the right way can help us decipher the cryptic contents of our hearts. Faithfully translating our inner states into neat parcels of information legible by the outer world is a precarious affair. Things are bound to get lost or added along the way. Yet,…
“Is it really possible to tell someone else what one feels?” —Leo Tolstoy Languages reveal their true colors—from their glory to their limits—whenever we rely on them to articulate emotions. Streams of words don’t always capture the depths of our despair or the heights of our joy. Other times, a few lone words beaded together in the right way can help us decipher the cryptic contents of our hearts. Faithfully translating our inner states into neat parcels of information legible by the outer world is a precarious affair. Things are bound to get lost or added along the way. Yet,…
“Is it really possible to tell someone else what one feels?” —Leo Tolstoy Languages reveal their true colors—from their glory to their limits—whenever we rely on them to articulate emotions. Streams of words don’t always capture the depths of our despair or the heights of our joy. Other times, a few lone words beaded together in the right way can help us decipher the cryptic contents of our hearts. Faithfully translating our inner states into neat parcels of information legible by the outer world is a precarious affair. Things are bound to get lost or added along the way. Yet,…
Eating disorders have a devastating effect on the lives of those affected and are associated with the highest mortality rates of all mental illnesses. While they can affect anyone, there is a higher incidence of people with autism who have eating disorders compared to the general population. Studies have found that between 20 and 30 percent of people with eating disorders also have autism or display signs of the condition.1 One study showed that women with anorexia nervosa scored significantly higher on the Autism Spectrum Quotient questionnaire than women without anorexia.2 article continues after advertisement Source: Niklas Hamann, Unsplash Like…
Eating disorders have a devastating effect on the lives of those affected and are associated with the highest mortality rates of all mental illnesses. While they can affect anyone, there is a higher incidence of people with autism who have eating disorders compared to the general population. Studies have found that between 20 and 30 percent of people with eating disorders also have autism or display signs of the condition.1 One study showed that women with anorexia nervosa scored significantly higher on the Autism Spectrum Quotient questionnaire than women without anorexia.2 Source: Niklas Hamann, Unsplash Like many others with autism,…
Eating disorders have a devastating effect on the lives of those affected and are associated with the highest mortality rates of all mental illnesses. While they can affect anyone, there is a higher incidence of people with autism who have eating disorders compared to the general population. Studies have found that between 20 and 30 percent of people with eating disorders also have autism or display signs of the condition.1 One study showed that women with anorexia nervosa scored significantly higher on the Autism Spectrum Quotient questionnaire than women without anorexia.2 Source: Niklas Hamann, Unsplash Like many others with autism,…
A new study published in the journal Eating Behaviors found that vaping or e-cigarette use is associated with a heighted risk of developing an eating disorder among US college students. This finding is particularly important given the common use of vape pens and e-cigarettes and an increase in the prevalence of eating disorders amidst the COVID-19 pandemic among young people. The study, which analyzed a sample of over 51,000 U.S. college students who participated in the 2018-2019 Healthy Minds Study, highlights the need for more research and clinical assessment and intervention for those who exhibit both substance use and eating…
Today we’re going to hear from a parent whose teenager has an eating disorder and never seems to be happy. While the parent is trying really hard to make the child happy, it’s just not working.The letterDear Ginny,My teenage daughter has an eating disorder, but my main problem right now is that she’s never happy anymore. She used to be a really happy kid, but now it’s as if she is allergic to being positive, upbeat, or optimistic. It seems like no matter what I say, she responds with either anger, sadness, or at best listlessness. I’m at my wit’s end.…
Back to school season is in full swing and that comes with a whole range of stresses. Finding all the right classrooms, knowing where your locker is, and making sure you can complete all your assignments can lead to a busy first few weeks of school. Trying to shake off the summer relaxation and get used to the early mornings can be tough! Teenagers in eating disorder recovery have another layer of stress to manage during this time. Making recovery a priority as you head back to school is vital. Trying to manage eating disorder recovery as an adolescent can…
Introduction Binge eating disorder (BED) is one of the most prevalent eating disorders worldwide with a lifetime prevalence estimate of 1.9% (Kessler et al., 2013). It is characterised by recurrent episodes of excessive food consumption together with a perceived lack of behavioural control. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association, 2013), these binge eating (BE) episodes occur at least once a week for 3months. Furthermore, compensatory purging behaviours to reduce caloric intake as seen in bulimia nervosa are not engaged in regularly in BED. It is generally accepted that the sense…