Results of this study support the hypothesis that emotional abuse and neglect influence the emergence of eating disorders. Furthermore, results suggest that emotion regulation disorder is a possible mediator of the relationship of emotional abuse and neglect with eating disorders. Which parenting style do you think would be most likely to lead to eating disorders … Read more

Its evocative lower register had a richness that no female pop singer ever has matched. But most important of all, it was such a guileless instrument. Carpenter sang without attitude — but also without excessive sentiment. In other words, her voice was at once incredibly beautiful and strikingly neutral. Who are the most vulnerable to … Read more

It is not uncommon for daily caloric needs of people recovering from anorexia to reach 3,000 to 5,000 daily calories for a sufficient 1/2 pound to 2 pounds per week weight gain until achieving goal weight. This is especially true for adolescents who are still growing and young adults. Why am I gaining weight so … Read more

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by emaciation, a relentless pursuit of thinness and unwillingness to maintain a normal or healthy weight, a distortion of body image and intense fear of gaining weight, a lack of menstruation among girls and women, and extremely disturbed eating behavior. What does it look like when you have anorexia? In addition … Read more

Type 1 diabetes with disordered eating (T1DE) or diabulimia is an eating disorder that only affects people with type 1 diabetes. It’s when someone reduces or stops taking their insulin to lose weight. Can you be diabetic and have an eating disorder? It is estimated that up to 30% of people with type 1 diabetes … Read more

It is fair to say that the increasing rate of eating disorders, Japan has the highest rate of prevalence, followed by Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea. Which cultural factor may influence the development of eating disorders? Rowland suggested that Jewish, Catholic and Italian cultural origins may lead to a higher risk of developing … Read more

While intimacy anorexia is not found in the DSM-5, some of the root causes such as sexual trauma or attachment issues are. The suggested treatment for intimacy anorexia according to AASAT can include: individual therapy, marital therapy, therapy for the partner, group therapy, and other educational groups. Is intimacy anorexia intentional? What is reactive intimacy … Read more

The study indicates that as many as 40% of models may currently be suffering from some kind of eating disorder. Is not eating a coping mechanism? More often than not, an eating disorder acts partly as a coping mechanism. Many who suffer from anorexia describe the need to “have control over something” in a world … Read more

While it may not be possible to defeat insulin resistance entirely, there are ways to make the body’s cells more receptive to insulin. Getting active is probably the best way to combat insulin resistance. Exercise can dramatically reduce insulin resistance in both the short and long terms. Can anorexia cause insulin resistance? In anorexia nervosa, … Read more