[…] So Many Other Mental Health Conditions People with BPD typically also meet the criteria for multiple other diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and so on. These disorders, of course, are not independent of BPD, but are connected and related through shared psychological, social and biological […]
[…] it’s true, and he wants me to be wary. I have major depressive disorder, along with generalized anxiety disorder, persistent depressive disorder, avoidant personality disorder and binge eating disorder. None of these are easy to treat, especially my depression. Understanding Major Depressive Disorder I often find myself worrying about the likelihood of relapse. With major […]
[…] had distinct names, genders, likes, dislikes, cognitive abilities, skill sets and preferences for food, people, activities, etc. Some alters struggled with specific disordered behavior such as disordered eating, substance abuse, self-injury, attachment and learning difficulties. Finally Accepting My Diagnosis I was officially diagnosed with DID. My husband and I were both relieved and terrified. […]
A systematic review and meta-analysis examined 13 studies to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns influenced the symptoms and treatment plans of individuals with eating disorders (EDs). Selected studies included populations from the U.K., U.S., and other countries. During the pandemic, about 60% of individuals with EDs reported a worsening of […]
[…] Movie of the Week, "Dying To Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Peña Story," a film depicting her own battle with bulimia. She currently serves on the Harvard Eating Disorders Center advisory board and has written several articles on overcoming eating disorders. Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), whose father suffered from depression and ultimately committed suicide, […]
[…] Unruly Neurons, a blog dedicated to eradicating the stigma of mental illness. Heather has lived with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, avoidant personality disorder and binge eating disorder for the past 20 years. She also writes a mental health column in the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and is the Communications Manager for NAMI Greater Corpus […]
[…] needs. Professionally, I am a mental health specialist. Currently, however, I am not working, and I’m on disability due to chronic illness. My conditions include fibromyalgia, multiple eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder, among others. As I’ve attended to my health issues, I’ve run into stigma — both self-imposed and […]
We don’t always eat simply to satisfy hunger. We also sometimes turn to food for comfort, stress relief or as a reward. Unfortunately, emotional eating is only a temporary fix for emotional problems, and the act is often followed by feelings of shame or guilt. Learning to recognize triggers is the first step to […]
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[…] thoughts in a journal. Studies of CBT have shown it to be an effective treatment for a wide variety of mental illnesses, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, eating disorders and schizophrenia. Individuals who undergo CBT show changes in brain activity, suggesting that this therapy actually improves your brain functioning as well. Cognitive behavioral therapy […]
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