Not sure if your college student’s eating habits are a problem? Boston eating disorder therapist Miriam Iken Goodman, LICSW explains the signs parents often miss — and what to do next.
Eating Disorders are one of the most misrepresented illnesses in TV today; often used as comedic fodder rather than a severe mental illness.
Binge Eating Disorder and Bulimia Nervosa are two very serious types of eating disorders. There are overlapping criteria for the disorders, and the main difference is the presence of purging, which occurs in Bulimia. Individuals with Bulimia Nervosa will engage in periods of binge-eating followed… Read More »The Differences Between Bulimia and Binge Eating
Eating disorders are extremely difficult to live with, but they also have a very serious effect on your body. Eating disorders such as Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder can lead to loss of muscle mass while Anorexia can lead to malnutrition and other health… Read More »The Nutritional Effects of an Eating Disorder
It’s hard to escape the binge cycle. This cyclical pattern often proves challenging for many of us, and it can be difficult to escape from. Life is stressful as it is; we often turn to food for comfort when things are particularly tough going, but… Read More »6 Tips To Stop The Binge Eating Cycle
Eating disorders are one of the most deadly mental illnesses in the world. Some experts say that one in five deaths due to mental illness is from an eating disorder, and one out of every eight people with Anorexia Nervosa dies by suicide. Despite the… Read More »The Ultimate Guide to Eating Disorder Therapy in Boston (and Beyond) for 2021
For the better part of the 20th century, it wasn’t common knowledge to take care of oneself. It was only recently that we start hearing about self-care on TV and in magazines as a way to stay healthy and strong in challenging times. Nowadays, self-care… Read More »The Myth of Self-Care