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• How Can You Expect Wise Decisions

  

  The age group that an eating disorder usually hits is the one that sees our teenagers, young adults choosing subjects, courses or careers. Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• This Medicated Family

  

  I have said before how much I value and trust my daughter’s psychiatrist. She is true gold. Thursday night in light of my son’s breakdown, it came to me that... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Father Damage Control

  

  My youngest son has finally lifted the lid. Being male and asperger expressing his feelings has always been difficult. He is deep and shut this all away. I was... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• What is Normal

  

  As the mother of two high functioning asperger children, I found the diagnosis of ‘normal’ for children so narrow and so unforgiving. Many mothers have found... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• an Open Sorry Letter

  

  This letter from the yourfairyangel blog is one of the most beautiful I have ever read. Everyone in the weight-loss and diet industry should read this and... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Body Dysmorphia and Eating Disorders

  Body Dysmorphia And Its Relationship With Eating DisordersArticle Contributed by Sharon McConville, MB, BCh, BAO (Eating Disorder Hope)Body Dysmorphic Disorder... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Intuitive Eating

  In eating disorder recovery either your psychologist and/or dietitian will introduce you to the concept of intuitive eating. It is an essential part of... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Food Rules and Negotiations

  

  I said a several posts ago that Sophie had banned junk food. It’s not really just that now. The weekend has brought out that it is now a hard and fast food rule... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• The Blurred Lines Of Real Manhood

  Robin Thicke, I’m Looking In Your DirectionFrom john pavlovitz – Stuff that needs to be said Ever since the VMA debacle a few days ago, there’s been one filthy... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Angels and Devils

  

  You have two voices in your head at the moment. One is saying ‘you don’t need that food’, ‘you are fat’, you are so ugly, worthless, useless, stupid….’. Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Possible Link Between Eating Disorders and Alcoholism

  It does actually make sense. Eating disorders (in particular anorexia) are labelled or sometime diagnosed as addictive illnesses. Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Bronte’s Story

  

  Many of us have read the story of Bronte Cullis and her struggle with anorexia. Last night on A Current Affair they showed where she is now up to with her life. Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• My Offering on the Table

  Many months ago, a close friend asked me what I could bring to God’s table. What could I offer in service to Him for all He has done for me. Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Therapy Value

  

  I have reprinted the post from Libero Network this week about therapy. Far too many think they can beat an eating disorder by themselves, hiding away in a... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• I Label You …

  I have been thinking more about the non-communication of my daughter’s medical diagnosis labels. One thing I do remember is our psychiatrist is not into labels. Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Labels and Diagnosis

  

  It has always been made clear verbally that Sophie has only ever suffered from anorexia. She has anxiety but not a disorder. She has no other co-morbidity... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Self-love and Compassion

  

  You can only get so far in recovery or make recovery even more difficult than it already is, if you lack self-love, self-care and compassion for yourself. Most... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Theory of Mind – Empathy

  

  The image below comes from the Geneva Centre for Autism as part of their visual resource library.Funny how things suddenly come together. Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Who Am I – Owning Myself

  But what if today we just owned a small part of ourselves?What if we accepted a certain part — maybe even appreciated it?What if we declared — maybe even out... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• the Dr W Challenge

  Two weeks ago Sophie’s psychiatrist challenged her to self-care enough to make a difference to her life. Dr W was very no-nonsense about her challenge and reall... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY