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When you hear the words “eating disorder,” what comes to mind? Anorexia Nervosa (AN)? Understandable, considering that most of our knowledge about eating disorders comes from popular media, and AN is an “interesting” illness.14 Moreover, media depictions of AN play into gender stereotypes of young women striving for thinness. article continues after advertisement But are you familiar with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), a different, but equally perplexing eating disorder? Up to 23% of individuals in eating disorders treatment programs display ARFID symptoms,1 and its prevalence is rising.4 What Is ARFID? ARFID shares core features with AN, including malnourishment and…
The prevalence, clinical characteristics and medical consequences of eating disorders in people with type 1 diabetes have received increasing attention since reports of this dangerous combination were first published in the 1980s. Although the specificity of this association was initially unclear, systematic research over the past two decades has shown that eating disorders are more common in people with type 1 diabetes than in the general population. Current evidence indicates that the coexistence of eating disorder with type 1 diabetes is associated with poor glycaemic control, and a consequently higher risk of medical complications, while the presence of type 1…
When you hear the words “eating disorder,” what comes to mind? Anorexia Nervosa (AN)? Understandable, considering that most of our knowledge about eating disorders comes from popular media, and AN is an “interesting” illness.14 Moreover, media depictions of AN play into gender stereotypes of young women striving for thinness. But are you familiar with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), a different, but equally perplexing eating disorder? Up to 23% of individuals in eating disorders treatment programs display ARFID symptoms,1 and its prevalence is rising.4 What Is ARFID? ARFID shares core features with AN, including malnourishment and food restriction.2 And, while…
The prevalence, clinical characteristics and medical consequences of eating disorders in people with type 1 diabetes have received increasing attention since reports of this dangerous combination were first published in the 1980s. Although the specificity of this association was initially unclear, systematic research over the past two decades has shown that eating disorders are more common in people with type 1 diabetes than in the general population. Current evidence indicates that the coexistence of eating disorder with type 1 diabetes is associated with poor glycaemic control, and a consequently higher risk of medical complications, while the presence of type 1…
After hours of non-stop WFH or doomscrolling for all pandemic news, that packet of chips always spells comfort, doesn’t it? The fact that we learnt to whip some interesting banana bread, panipuri and dalgona coffee and other “gourmet” dishes over the course of the last year, is only adding to indulgence! Dealing with panic, fear, or facing uncertainties, inevitably leads to stress eating. However, if you often find your home littered with chips, chocolates, namkeen and chiwda packets – you are literally eating your stress and emotions!In the pandemic…27% are eating less healthily48% do not feel motivated enough to eat…
Breadcrumb Trail LinksHealthDiet & FitnessLifePublished May 29, 2021 • Last updated Jun 01, 2021 • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Dr. Reid Robison is a psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer of Novamind. Photo by Screengrab /Novamind.caReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.Article contentEating disorders are difficult to treat. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read…
After hours of non-stop WFH or doomscrolling for all pandemic news, that packet of chips always spells comfort, doesn’t it? The fact that we learnt to whip some interesting banana bread, panipuri and dalgona coffee and other “gourmet” dishes over the course of the last year, is only adding to indulgence! Dealing with panic, fear, or facing uncertainties, inevitably leads to stress eating.However, if you often find your home littered with chips, chocolates, namkeen and chiwda packets – you are literally eating your stress and emotions!In the pandemic…27% are eating less healthily48% do not feel motivated enough to eat well63%…
March 6, 2024Today we’re going to talk about panic attacks, and how to get someone through a panic attack when they have an eating disorder. I’ll share some thoughts about how to view panic attacks and a powerful technique for soothing your child when they have a panic attack.The letterDear Ginny,My daughter has an eating disorder and I need to know how to handle her panic attacks. They often happen around eating or going to her treatment appointments, but they can happen at any time, like when we’re meeting friends or I ask her to clean her room. Sometimes I…
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Self-love is a beautiful, freeing thing to have. It’s incredible to feel comfortable in your skin and confident in your abilities. Anyone in recovery from an eating disorder can benefit from reaching a place of self-love or even self-neutrality. You’re probably familiar with the saying about needing to fill your own cup before you can fill the cups of others. If you don’t know how to practice self-compassion and caring for your own needs, though, how can you fill your cup? It takes time and practice to reach a place where you feel at ease and okay with yourself. You…