Eating disorder recovery is a challenging journey that requires not just medical and psychological support but also the presence of a strong, understanding support system. Family, friends, and structured therapy are crucial in helping individuals navigate the complexities of recovery, providing emotional, practical, and social support. Our therapists at Collective Counseling Solutions have seen firsthand…
Eating disorders are intricately layered alongside some mental health problems that can lead to both severe physical and emotional repercussions. Early detection of these symptoms is the best way to ensure one obtains timely assistance and the support they need to live a healthy lifestyle and overcome this illness. In this blog post, let’s delve…
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can have life-threatening consequences if not addressed promptly. Among these disorders, anorexia nervosa is one of the most recognized and most dangerous. It is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, leading to self-starvation and extreme thinness. Understanding the symptoms of anorexia can be crucial in…
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that can devastate a person’s physical and emotional health. Recent statistics say as many as 28 million Americans will deal with an eating disorder sometime during their lifetime. Unfortunately, many people with eating disorders don’t realize they have one until it has progressed to a more severe stage. In…
Many people suffer from eating disorders in America; statistics show that more than 28 million Americans will have an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime. Eating disorders result from persistent behavior that can negatively affect your health, emotional state, and ability to thrive. Most eating disorders stem from unhealthy attention to one’s weight,…
There are several different types of eating disorders. The most commonly discussed are anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. At its essence, an eating disorder is a psychological disorder. Each functions differently, with all being characterized by abnormal eating habits. Someone suffering from an eating disorder could be limiting how much food they consume, unhealthily…