ScienceAlertScientists think anorexia could be caused by a bacterial infectionScienceAlertAnorexia has the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, and yet we still know frustratingly little about what triggers the condition, and how to successfully treat it. But scientists now think that might be because we've been looking in the …Do anorexia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigues share a common cause?Science DailyEating Disorder Anorexia May Be Caused By BacteriaTech TimesAnorexia Tied Up With Bacterial InfectionsCounsel & HealMD Magazine -6minutesall 11 news articles »
Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa: ‘That moment broke me down and I told my mum what had happened to me when I was … – Irish Independent
Irish IndependentOvercoming Anorexia Nervosa: 'That moment broke me down and I told my mum what had happened to me when I was …Irish IndependentWhile in hospital, Donna was put beside a girl who was also anorexic and had a lower weight, which made her want to push herself to become even lighter. She achieved this by hiding food under the mattress and behind the radiator. "I think it's the …and more »
‘Anorexia: A Boy In A Girl’s World’ – Instinct Magazine
Instinct Magazine'Anorexia: A Boy In A Girl's World'Instinct MagazineCharles is 17. He has anorexia. He's been going to an eating disorders unit at a hospital in London for the past year and a half. But in just a few months' time, he'll turn 18 and will have to leave for good. As he approaches the final weeks of his …and more »
Trendy food bloggers ‘fuel anorexia problems in teenagers’ – Evening Standard
Evening StandardTrendy food bloggers 'fuel anorexia problems in teenagers'Evening StandardAnorexia and other eating disorders are being fuelled by online food bloggers giving out bad advice, a health clinic has claimed. According to specialists at the Priory, Facebook and Instagram dietary sites run by bloggers who have little expertise in …Food blogs blamed for anorexia increaseThe Times (subscription)Food blogs and online exercise regimes fuel eating disorders, clinic warnsTelegraph.co.ukall 3 news articles »
Crohn’s sufferer loses 10 stone in 3 months as doctors ‘miss’ condition and diagnose anorexia – Mirror.co.uk
Mirror.co.ukCrohn's sufferer loses 10 stone in 3 months as doctors 'miss' condition and diagnose anorexiaMirror.co.ukA Crohn's sufferer has slammed doctors who allegedly accused her of being anorexic after she lost 10 stone in just three months. Kirsty Watson, 20, was gobsmacked when GPs referred her to an eating disorder clinic after she complained of extreme weight …and more »
May 11, 2016 | Overcoming anorexia – American River Current
American River CurrentMay 11, 2016 | Overcoming anorexiaAmerican River CurrentCannessa Lewis is an American River College student who writes a blog documenting her struggles with both obsessive-compulsive disorder and anorexia. (Left, photo courtesy of: Trena Lewis Right, photo courtesy of: Trent Carey). By Joseph Daniels May …
My son’s girlfriend has anorexia and I worry about the effect on him – The Guardian
The GuardianMy son's girlfriend has anorexia and I worry about the effect on himThe GuardianUnbeknown to him, she had recently recovered from anorexia. Sadly, over the past few years, the anorexia has returned and she is now extremely frail and underweight. She has recently committed to an inpatient plan but it will be a long process and she …
Teacher Advice: How to tackle sensitive topics like anorexia in class – TES News
Teacher Advice: How to tackle sensitive topics like anorexia in classTES NewsIt is always fascinating to hear pupils' views about "fat" or "anorexic" people and this is a great way to discuss how our own views are shaped by our environment. It is interesting to hear how Anorexia Nervosa is considered to be a mental problem that …
Woman Dealing With Depression, Anorexia Euthanized When Doctors Decide She Can’t be Cured – LifeNews.com
LifeNews.comWoman Dealing With Depression, Anorexia Euthanized When Doctors Decide She Can't be CuredLifeNews.comIn the most recent case, the young woman was a victim of sexual assault who struggled with severe mental disorders, including post-traumatic stress, anorexia, chronic depression and hallucinations, according to the report. Along with being suicidal …A victim of sexual abuse in her 20s has been allowed choose euthanasia in the NetherlandsHer.ieNetherlands sees sharp increase in people choosing euthanasia due to 'mental health problems'Telegraph.co.ukDutch medics euthanise sex abuse victimCatholic Herald OnlineMetro -Broadly -Lifesiteall 26 news articles »
RHONY Star Jules Wainstein Opens Up About Her Battle With Anorexia And Bulimia – PerezHilton.com
PerezHilton.comRHONY Star Jules Wainstein Opens Up About Her Battle With Anorexia And BulimiaPerezHilton.comWe hope her story helps others. As we reported, in last week's episode of The Real Housewives Of New York City, newbie Jules Wainstein opens up to Bethenny Frankel about her battle with eating disorders. On Wednesday, the Hong Kong-born socialite …Jules Wainstein Reveals Her Struggle With Anorexia — 'RHONY' Star Weighed Just 80 LbsRadarOnlineRHONY's Jules Wainstein's her weight dropped to 80 pounds as she battled anorexiaDaily Mailall 8 news articles »
Is “Wanting to Binge” Holding You Back in Recovery?
(I originally wrote this as a guest post for bulimiahelp.org) Today, I’m going to address an issue that may be causing you some confusion and stagnation in your recovery. The issue is a common inner conflict, which can be described like this: Wanting to binge, while also knowing that you want to recover. Any eating disorder recovery program or philosophy would agree that wanting to recover is necessary for lasting success. If you’ve sought out recovery resources like my blog, you can rest assured that you have enough desire for recovery to move you forward. If you didn’t want to recover, you’d be binge eating and purging without regret and without feeling the need to change. But the reality is, you are experiencing enough consequences …
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So, it’s been quite a long time since I posted a blog here. As many of you know, I had a baby. I bought a house. I (re)started graduate school. And with all that going on, it’s been a struggle to keep up with the usual stuff–work, family, my own self-care, and the many other things that are important to me. I would love to promise that I’ll post an update soon, but it’s not realistic for me right now. So, I’ve got a few awesome guest bloggers lined up. I can’t wait to share what they have to say, as these ladies are truly amazing. Today’s guest blog post is written by a great and wise fellow …