Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder Treatment in Center City Philadelphia: Do you, or someone you know, suffer from anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating? Have you tried to take recommendations from others in order to make healthier choices, but have found it futile? Perhaps you've tried to help a friend and noticed that their health is not improving. This section includes a collection of strategies that one can implement to try to affect a positive change, as well as necessary information on healthy dieting and weight loss.
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Admiring People with an Eating Disorder
The Myth VS The Reality: Admire people who do not listen to their hunger
Anorexia and the Doctor
What to expect at a doctors visit
Anorexia Nervosa
The formal definition of anorexia nervosa
Anxiety Disorders and Bulimia Nervosa
Types of Anxiety Disorders commonly associated with Bulimia Nervosa.
Common Cognitive Distortions
This is an overview of Common Cognitive Distortions. Cognitive Distortions tend to occur when we are stuck in our negative thinking. These types of thoughts are especially common for individuals struggling with anxiety or depression. Take a look over the list to see if you can connect with any of the definitions or examples. It is possible to have more than one cognitive distortion at a time.
Common Communication Problems
This tip identifies the most common communication stumbling blocks that people with Anorexia Nervosa struggle with and provides readers with concrete suggestions of what one can do to overcome this problem.
Compulsive Eating & Watching Television
Many people find that when they are watching TV, they eat, and eat, and eat. People often wonder why they do that when they are trying to lose weight, and don't really want to eat; they aren't hungry but they eat anyway. There are many possible reasons that people do this, and it takes therapeutic work to identify your specific personal reasons. However, the following reasons that people compulsively eat while watching TV are not uncommon:
Creating Positive Affirmations
Creating positive affirmations to combat anxiety.
Do I Have an Eating Disorder
Identifying an eating disorder.
Entering Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa
Typical feelings about entering therapy for anorexia nervosa.
Exercise
Ever wonder why one should exercise? Or what type of exercise a person should do if they are elderly, suffer from chronic pain or an eating disorder? If so, then keep reading . . .
Finding Motivation To Change
This tip is designed to help you evaluate your motivation to change or stop a negative behavior.
Healthy Snacks
Healthy snack suggestions.
How is a Personality Disorder Diagnosed? And What Does That Mean?
This tip will help explain how someone gets diagnosed with a personality disorder and what that can mean and look like for their life and relationships.
How Often Should I weigh Myself
The "right" answer depends upon your background.
If I am Careful With What I Eat
Why eating properly is not enough.
Image Collage
Technique for improving ones self image uncovering the subconscios thought .
Improving Relationships
Improving Relationships - requires taking action. How to take the initiative.
In the Mind of Someone With Anorexia
What is going on in the mind of someone with Anorexia.
Knowing When Its More Than Worry
Recognize and respond to anxiety and panic disorders - Knowing When It’s More Than Worry
Letting Go Of Your Perfectionism
Technique for letting go of perfectionism.
Make Your Own Anxiety Workbook
Develop an anxiety workbook to release anxiety. This book can be modified to release anger, depression etc.
Medical Doctors and Anorexia
Why seeing a medical doctor is important.
Metabolism
Definition of Metabolism
Mirror checking and the Traps for Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Mirror checking is just one of the many rituals individuals with Body Dysmorphic Disorder develop. While the intention to glance briefly in the mirror may seem harmless, it often doesn't stop there with just a few minutes in front of the mirror. Rituals like mirror checking can trigger one's disorder, and is part of the obsessive cycle. If you can identify with the appeal and dangers of mirror checking, read on for strategies on how to reduce this ritual.
Poor Body Image and Thought Records
For some individuals who struggle with poor body image, they develop a distorted perception about how they look, and how others view them. A thought record is designed to walk you through the process of your negative thinking, with the goal of challenging and clarifying your thinking.
Processing Emotions
Strategies for Processing Emotions.
Psychotherapy and Counseling: What’s the Difference?
Have you often heard various types of words to describe therapy? Have you wondered if there's even a difference between Counseling and Psychotherapy? There's many different labels for psychotherapy, and there are many different labels for the psychotherapist. Keep reading to find out the difference.
Psychotherapy and Family History
It is common for new clients to question the purpose or necessity in exploring their family history, but exploring our past can help us gain a better understanding about ourselves and how we behave today.
Re-framing the Concept of Boundaries
Having boundaries in your life means having awareness of what you are comfortable with when it comes to your relationships with others. When we know what works for us, we can give those around us clear lines and expectations, which in turn improves the quality of our relationships.
Recovering from Bulimia Weight Gain and Weight Loss
This tip is for people with Bulimia who are average weight or above.
Resting Metabolic Rate
Definition of
Risk Factors for Anorexia Nervosa
A list of risk factors that make a person vulnerable to becoming anorexic.
Set Point Theory
Set point theory definition.
Spiritual Connection
How a spiritual connection can facilitate your healing process.