10 Ways to Practice Self-Care in Eating Disorder Recovery
For many people with eating disorders, self-care can feel awkward, uncomfortable, and somewhat foreign. Eating disorders are often associated with…
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Binge Eating Treatment: Yes, Insurance DOES Cover it
If you have binge eating disorder, it does not mean you lack self-control. It means that you suffer from a mental illness that requires specialized…
How to Deal with Unflattering Photos
You are logged onto your social media page when all of a sudden, ding! you get a notification that you have been tagged in a photo. You brace…
Are You Drinking to Numb Your Feelings?
My efforts to drink moderately were hopeless. Other people could drink and still hold it together, it seemed, so, why couldn't I? You see, I really…
Gorge
Check out our podcast, Mental Note. Join us as we talk with Kara Richardson Whitely, author of the book Gorge, about her lifelong journey towards…
Why Do I Eat So Much at Night?
Many patients complain about difficulty controlling their eating behaviors at night. They describe feeling small urges to eat during the day and then…
Drag Queen Wisdom
Check out our podcast, Mental Note. Eric Dorsa shares his story of grappling with life-threatening eating disorder, drug and alcohol abuse and an…
Recovery At Any Age
Check out our podcast, Mental Note. Kelli's life seemed perfect from the outside: mother of two, active in church, a successful career, and loving…
Should We Stop Eating When We Feel “Full”? – Dr. Ralph Carson
Many well-meaning people attempt to stop eating when they are full. And most of us assume that this ability to notice if we feel hungry or full will…
A Queer Woman’s Journey from Anorexia to Recovery - Amy B.
For me, being “me” didn’t just mean breaking out of eating disorder habits, it also meant breaking out of the closet. It sounds bizarre and completely…
10 Ways to Sleep Better, Avoid Insomnia, and Feel Better in Recovery
In our clinic, those who seek help for binge eating disorder (BED), night eating syndrome (NES), and loss of control eating (LOC) tend to skip meals,…
Nicole's Story
Check out our podcast, Mental Note. Nicole’s story is one where she shares how she connected her passion for adventure into overcoming her eating…
Why Sleep is So Important in Binge Eating Recovery
Sleep is one of the most overlooked and important aspects of binge eating disorder recovery. Good sleep offers numerous benefits to our physical and…
If You Struggle With Binge Eating, These 8 Quotes Will Hit Home
Binge eating disorder (BED) is now the most common type of eating disorder. Sadly, only about 30 percent of those with the condition seek treatment –…
How to Let Go of Perfectionism in Eating Disorder Recovery
Society tells us that there is a right and wrong way to eat, that certain foods are good and others are bad. But, food is just food; it doesn't have a…
Is Binge Eating Disorder Affecting Your Relationship?
Binge Eating Disorder doesn't just affect individuals, it affects relationships. When Binge Eating Disorder is left untreated, it can even destroy a…
Using ERP in the Treatment of Loss of Control Eating – Laura Lange
“I knew I needed help when I caught myself out of control, eating pudding with my hands in my truck,” says Tim S., a truck driver who was in…
How Dieting Can Lead to Binge Eating
Learn about how dieting can lead to binge eating.
Is an Eating Disorder a Mental Illness? Yes, Here's Why.
Eating disorders are mental illnesses. Here's why.
Managing Suicidality in Eating Disorder Patients
Rates of death by suicide among individuals with eating disorders are elevated compared to other mental health disorders, including depression,…
6 Reasons Why Bariatric Surgery Won’t Cure Your Eating Disorder
We are now seeing a number of eating disorder-related concerns in patients who undergo bariatric surgery. In essence, bariatric surgery won't cure…
10 Things Parents Need to Know About Eating Disorders
Are eating disorders a child's fault? Or a parent's? Will treatment help your child heal? Here are 10 things parents need to know about eating…
What is Binge Eating?
People often mistakenly believe that they cannot be overweight and have an eating disorder. The truth is that eating disorders affect people of all…
15 Things to Know About Outings in Eating Disorder Treatment
Find out why Eating Recovery Center uses outings in eating disorder treatment. Dr. Jenna Flagg of ERC, Washington explains the benefits and purpose.
What You Must Know About Eating Disorders and the Autism Spectrum
Some individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have eating issues. Eating Recovery Center's Lisa Geraud discusses autism, ARFID and anorexia.
7 Ways to Use Social Media, Without Feeding an Eating Disorder - Ellie Herman
Avoid unhealthy eating disorder triggering posts on social media with these 7 tips shared by Eating Recovery Center's Alumni Coordinator Ellie Herman.
3 Ways We Armor Up to Avoid Shame - and How It Impacts Recovery
With words of wisdom from Brene Brown, Jennifer Lombardi explains the three types of "armor" we put on on to avoid feeling fear, shame, and…
ERC Saved Our Son and Became Part of Our Family [A Parent's Story]
Find out why this Eating Recovery Center (ERC) alums family is so grateful as you read their true story of recovery after eating disorder treatment.
The Link Between Eating Disorders and Alcohol Abuse
Eating Recovery Center explains why eating disorders and alcohol abuse often go hand in hand — and why it is so hard to treat one health condition…
The Purpose of the Eating Disorder
I remember a patient of mine feeling surprised when she recognized that her eating disorder's function was a subtle form of communication. Her dad was…
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