Registered Psychotherapist in Toronto, Ontario, with decades of lived experience of mental health issues. Author of Binge Crazy: A Psychotherapist's Memoir of Food Addiction, Mental Illness, Obesity and Recovery. Love animals.
In recent years, mental health has gained significant attention, along with psychological well-being. Therapy, a structured form of support provided by trained professionals, has emerged as a vital resource if you want to enhance your mental health. Here’s why. Enhance your self-understanding Therapy is where you can explore yourmore …
What’s the worst thing about binge-eating? Here are my top 3 Those of us who have suffered or are still struggling with binge-eating know in our bones how awful this illness can be. I’ve identified the 3 worst things about it. Being out of control Losing trust in yourself Feelingmore …
Recently, I discovered a surprising note on my computer from over 35 years ago. With minor edits, I offer it below. It speaks for itself. As I sit here at my computer, the phrase “compulsive overeater” runs through my mind. What does it mean? That I’m compelled to eat. Thatmore …
This is about how ordinary daily experiences can be life lessons. Years ago, I accidentally found a brand of hiking shoe that seemed perfect in every way. Comfort. Fit. Waterproof, and a safe tread for icy weather as well as mud, especially in Toronto. I wore these shoes daily tomore …
If you’re male and overweight or obese, or afraid of becoming overweight or obese, you might unknowingly be dealing with Binge Eating Disorder, which is not only as more common than anorexia and bulimia combined, but more prevalent among men than any other type of disordered eating, regardless of sexualmore …
Why I cried when Lizzo won! When Lizzo won the Emmy, I instantly burst into tears. My reaction was so unexpected, so spontaneous, it caught me a little off-guard. In fact, the whole thing was rather strange. I rarely watch any awards show all the way through, so I videoedmore …
If you’re on this site, and reading this article, chances are you’re looking for help. And chances are also you want to fix what’s wrong quickly, because you’re tired of it all. If you’re a binge eater or bulimic, and have been struggling for years, you might feel quite discouraged,more …
Poems from my recovery process helped me heal Sometimes writing in a journal just doesn’t cut it. And when complicated thoughts seem too difficult to capture, simple phrases can meet the moment. During a major clear-out (thanks to the pandemic), I found a book of poems I’d written during amore …
we still need to remember What a crappy thing to commemorate. Today, December 6, 2020 marks thirty-one years since the Montreal Massacre. A major turning point when violence against women because random and focused. When a very sick soul gunned down 14 women attending university. Their crime? They were attendingmore …
These little items brought back some important memories I couldn’t throw them away. Not when my sister and I were sifting through the household items after our mother died (over 25 years ago). They must have been included in several boxes of things I brought home for eventual appraisal andmore …