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Why the Phrase “Binge-Watching” is Triggering

Something that really bothers me is when people say, “I'm going to binge-watch this show all weekend.” Although the word binge means to indulge in an activity to excess, there is a significant difference between binge eating and watching…
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Navigating Binge Eating Disorder Recovery During the Holiday Season

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The holidays can be a challenging time of year for many people. Some get stressed out because they’re hosting, some are anxious because of the time with family or being around a lot of people. Others may have a really hard time being around…
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BEDA/NEDA Conference Recap – Part 2!

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Yesterday marked the final day of the Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA)’s National Conference in partnership with the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). Titled “Building Resilient Communities Through Collaboration,” the…
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BEDA/NEDA Conference Recap – Part 1!

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The Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) in partnership with the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) kicked off its 2017 National Conference in New York City. Titled “Building Resilient Communities Through Collaboration,” the…
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Contradictions in Recovery: Why Are Some Eating Disorders Treated More Seriously Than Others?

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I've noticed a tremendous inconsistency throughout my years of eating disorder treatment. When I was in treatment for anorexia nervosa purging type, one of the first parts of my recovery was weight restoration. I felt like before I even got…
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The Power of NO in Binge Eating Disorder Recovery

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Having both an eating disorder and codependent traits, I am a professional at people-pleasing. From the time I was little, I never really got a fully-informed education in setting boundaries. I have been conditioned to accept what was happening,…
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Former ‘Bachelor’ Star Britt Nilsson Bravely Opens Up About Her Struggle with Binge Eating Disorder

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For 21 seasons, The Bachelor has invited viewers into the infamous mansion to follow the love story between two people. We as the audience sit at home, critique, judge, and become infatuated with the lives of these strangers, holding our breath…
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Maintaining Binge Eating Disorder Recovery During the Summer

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I spent many summers in fear and trepidation. I felt like this was a season that I didn’t fit in.There’s good reason because leading up to the warmer months, magazines told me how to get the perfect beach body. When swimsuit season was upon…
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Recognizing, Treating, and Coping with Binge Eating Disorder

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Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common, but least understood, eating disorder in the United States. Intuitive eating and Health at Every Size® may be helpful tools for those in recovery, but public understanding of these concepts is…
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder

How many of us who struggle with binge eating and/or weight management have been given the guidance to simply eat less and exercise more? Well, if you’re anything like me and my clients, this is not the solution; rather, it is a setup for…