What to Look For in Women’s Trauma Treatment
Finding the right women’s inpatient trauma treatment can make all the difference in your recovery. As a woman, you have a higher likelihood of experiencing traumatic events. If left untreated, traumatic events from childhood or adulthood can lead to the development of secondary mental health issues like depression or PTSD. Many women find it difficult […]
Life Stress Theory and Development of Depression in Women
Depression is the most common mental health disorder around the world, and it affects women significantly more than it does men. But why is this? The Life Stress Theory is one that suggests women are more likely to develop depression because of significant life events that cause undue stress and increase vulnerability to mental health […]
Stages of Eating Disorder Recovery
Eating disorders can have a severe impact on daily function, including physical and mental well-being. Some of the most common eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, and all three can present with similar symptoms of behaviors designed to restrict calories or use compensation measures after consuming calories. The results can be damaging […]
What to Expect in Anorexia Recovery Programs
If you or someone close to you is struggling with an eating disorder like anorexia, it is important to find appropriate anorexia recovery programs that involves things like nutritional education and therapy. What is Anorexia? Anorexia is one of several major eating disorders where individuals go through cycles to restrict calorie intake. It is not […]
Affirmations For Eating Disorder Recovery
If you or someone close to you is struggling with an eating disorder or in recovery, one of the tools you can use to get through the day is affirmations. Affirmations for eating disorder recovery can help your brain adapt to your new circumstances, relationship with food, and overall mind-body health. The Power of Affirmations […]
Finding Treatment For Women With Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder is one of ten personality disorders. There is no permanent treatment for it, and as such, women with borderline personality disorder need to find ways to cope with their symptoms in a healthy fashion. Unfortunately, many women receive a misdiagnosis and, even with the correct diagnosis, are prone to self-medication through drugs […]
How To Tell Someone You Have an Eating Disorder
Figuring out how to tell someone you have an eating disorder can seem impossible. It takes a great deal of courage to not only recognize the symptoms in yourself but also find someone you trust and reach out to them with that information. Consider this: Carol has a significant eating disorder. She struggles with binge […]
What is Drunkorexia?
If you have ever gone drinking and realized that you imbibed too much, then decided not to eat or to restrict your calories as a result, then you have some familiarity with drunkorexia. This is not a new phenomenon, although it is most common in certain environments, such as college, and among women in particular. […]
What Are the Signs of an Eating Disorder?
Eating disorders can cause harmful effects on the mind and body. Some people who struggle with an eating disorder have body dysmorphia, where they look in a mirror and see something completely different from what is there. Others simply want to achieve a different outcome, and they do so by binging and purging. In many […]
Embracing Body Positivity
Today, many women struggle with social pressure to maintain a certain weight, size, or body shape. Those struggles to conform can hinder self-esteem, self-acceptance, and a positive appreciation for the body that you have. Keep reading to learn how embracing body positivity can empower you to live comfortably and confidently. What is Body Positivity? Body […]