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 …
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 …
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 …
Thank you to Global News for the following article on binge eating disorder written by Natalie Valleau It affects every area of life: Toronto psychotherapist sheds light on rarely discussed binge eating disordermore …
When I look at my practice over the last 12 years or so, and think of all the clients who have come to me with disordered eating of some type, I am struck by the commonalities linking those who succeed and those who stop coming. I find the same inmore …
Destructive eating A highly effective way to blot out your life. Do you want to dull your emotions? Do you want to avoid painful or extreme feelings? Or tune out what happened today, yesterday, or even last year? Do you want to stop your mind from churning because of whatmore …
What recovery from binge-eating isn’t … Many years ago, while I was still in the worst throes of compulsively binge-eating, I defined recovery from binge-eating quite differently than I would today. At the top of my what-is-recovery list back then … being permanently “thin” (with its false promise of never-endingmore …
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW for short) in Canada, the USA and the UK is usually celebrated sometime in February. And in Canada, apparently, the appropriate color to wear is purple, although I have no idea why. Was everything else taken? Or is there some significance between eating disorders andmore …