EATING DISORDERS

HOW has the PANDEMIC IMPACTED EATING DISORDERS? – PART 2

January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 chrisjo anorexia, Anxiety, bulimia, corona virus, COVID 19, EATING DISORDERS

Though it is usually thought of as a “white girls’” issue, teens of all ethnic groups, and boys, too, can struggle with eating disorders. Heterosexual boys tend to talk about getting fit, lean, or more muscular. LGBTQ kids may also respond to the anxieties of their identity struggles by using, and misusing food.

EATING DISORDERS

HOW has the PANDEMIC IMPACTED EATING DISORDERS? – PART 1

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 chrisjo anorexia, Anxiety, bulimia, corona virus, COVID 19, EATING DISORDERS

As repeatedly noted in these blogs, as well as in featured articles, on this website, the COVID 19 pandemic has generated substantial increases in anxiety, depression, substance abuse, child abuse, domestic violence, sleep difficulties, and weight gain for many people.

EATING DISORDERS

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 chrisjo

Individualized psychotherapy, carefully attuned to each individual and their own issues, family history, and struggles is an effective way to identify these deeper issues. More genuine and ongoing relief – more constructive ways of coping – can develop through the support of an experienced and caring therapist.