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Share Your Experience With The Emily Program!

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The Emily Program is starting a Client Advisory Board pilot program in Minnesota. The purpose of the board is to gather information about client experiences at The Emily Program specific to our services and programs.We are seeking a diverse group of adult clients, current or former, invested in their treatment and recovery, who are interested in the opportunity to have a voice in The Emily Program experience.Benefits include The Emily Program gaining a deeper understanding of the client experience, creating meaningful relationships with clients/former clients who will continue to provide feedback and the ability to elicit new ideas by running the group modeled on Sackett’s Evidence-Based Practice.Beginning in July 2016, the meetings, facilitated by TEP staff members Dirk Miller and Deb Schermann, will…

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Recovering anorexic claims ‘eating disorder’ title is MORE dangerous than condition – Express.co.uk

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Express.co.ukRecovering anorexic claims 'eating disorder' title is MORE dangerous than conditionExpress.co.uk“Having never skipped a meal, made myself vomit, or taken efforts to monitor my weight, I was under the illusion that I did not having an eating disorder as I simply didn't meet the criteria for Anorexia Nervosa. Some may say this denial is atypical of …

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15 ways to help someone with an eating disorder – Irish Independent

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Irish Independent15 ways to help someone with an eating disorderIrish IndependentUp to 200,000 people in Ireland – mostly female – are believed to be affected by eating disorders, while an estimated 400 new cases emerge each year. Áilín Quinlan lists some ways to support a loved one who has issues around food …Recovery is possible after an eating disorder9NEWS.comDenver anorexia survivor wants to help others battling eating disordersThe Denver ChannelEating disorders big businessSarasota Herald-TribuneExaminer.com -PR Web (press release)all 10 news articles »

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Why Candace Cameron Bure’s Eating Disorder Had *NOTHING* to Do With Playing D.J. Tanner – Cosmopolitan.com

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Cosmopolitan.comWhy Candace Cameron Bure's Eating Disorder Had *NOTHING* to Do With Playing D.J. TannerCosmopolitan.comWhile some young actors may face pressure to be thin, and develop weight issues and eating disorders, that's not what happened to Bure. In fact, Full House wrapped up while she was in her teens, and her eating disorder surfaced during her early 20s.and more »

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11 little things you can do to help someone with an eating disorder – Cosmopolitan UK

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Cosmopolitan UK11 little things you can do to help someone with an eating disorderCosmopolitan UKIf you had a friend, family member or colleague who you thought may be suffering from an eating disorder, would you know what to do? Writer Amy Pay, who has witnessed the effects of eating disorders, shares some helpful tips that could save a sufferer …Men need help as well as women with eating disorders, say medical expertsBBC NewsDoes your child have an eating disorder?Jamaica ObserverMen get eating disorders tooNetdoctorTelegraph.co.uk -HealthCanal.com (press release) (blog) -Examiner.comall 10 news articles »

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Frequent social media use may lead to eating disorder – Firstpost

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FirstpostFrequent social media use may lead to eating disorderFirstpostExcess use of social media such as Facebook, Instagram or YouTube may lead to disordered eating and body image concerns among young adults, suggests new research. Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder and other clinical …Frequent social media use may up eating disorder risk: studyDeccan HeraldIs Facebook damaging your confidence? Young adults who spend more time on social media struggle with their body …Daily MailThe Common Habit That Could Totally Warp Your Body ImageHealth.comI4U Newsall 8 news articles »

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Grieving the Loss of the Symptom

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Tina Villalobos, MSW, LMSW Therapist As a therapist who works with people with eating disorders, I am regularly exposed to the tremendous angst and confusion people feel when wrestling with the possibility of recovery. It is no mystery that this process is a difficult one, a journey that can be fraught with back and forth, yes and no, “I guess recovery is worth it but maybe it’s not”. Patients often speak of the great cost it would be to give up their eating disorder. There is a feeling that recovery entails the loss of something dear. On the other hand, I have also talked a lot with patients about what they miss from their life without their eating disorder, what they’d hope to regain, and what they’ll …

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Anti Self Diagnosis isn’t Ableist

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everythingantiproana: When we say “don’t self diagnose”, we aren’t saying “don’t seek help” When we say “don’t self diagnose”, we aren’t saying getting help is easy When we say “don’t self diagnose”, we aren’t saying your issues aren’t valid When we say “don’t self diagnose”, we want you to be advocates for your own care When we say “don’t self diagnose”, we want you to recognize your individualism and the vast number or mental illnesses in the DSM-V When we say “don’t self diagnose”, aren’t saying doctors are perfect- it’s ok to get a second opinion When we say “don’t self diagnose”, we are saying there is a reason getting a degree that allows you to diagnose mental illness takes so long When we say “don’t …

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Hi. I’ve been really struggling lately.. Last year I was at a good weight for my size, although I had to overcome some hurdles with eating and all…

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body dysmorphic disorder may be something you’re also dealing with, it’s really common with eating disorder victims. Maybe try loosing weight HEALTHILY, but that means balanced eating, balanced exercise, drink lots of water and sleep? but please don’t loose weight just because you hate your body, loose weight to be HEALTHY and healthy DOES NOT MEAN skinny. If you’re mentally unhealthy, I suggest you to don’t be too strict with your diet, just make sure you feed yourself properly and exercise appropriately xx-Caroline