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How Eating Disorders Influence Friendships
Eating disorders are much more than just a pursuit of thinness.
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Zeynep Demirelli Sağ, MSc.
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August 2024

The Dark Side of Before & After Pictures: A Therapist's Perspective
Unpacking the Problem with Before & After Photos
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Zeynep Demirelli Sağ, MSc.

July 2024

Lessons from 'Inside Out 2': Embracing Emotions and the Power of Vulnerability
Insights on Emotional Health and Connection from a Therapist's Perspective
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Zeynep Demirelli Sağ, MSc.
Can You Really Be 'Addicted' to Food?
Why you're probably NOT addicted to food
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Zeynep Demirelli Sağ, MSc.

June 2024

It's Time to Say "Thank You" to your Eating Disorder (then "Goodbye!")
Can you see your eating disorder in a new light?
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Zeynep Demirelli Sağ, MSc.
Body Positivity vs. Body Neutrality - And Why I LOVE The Latter
As an eating disorder therapist, here is my interpretation of body positivity vs. neutrality
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Zeynep Demirelli Sağ, MSc.

May 2024

What is Body Checking? And How to Stop Doing It
Explained by an eating disorder therapist
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Zeynep Demirelli Sağ, MSc.
Feeling Worse in Eating Disorder Recovery? This is normal!
As a therapist, let me explain why it will take some time to actually feel better
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Zeynep Demirelli Sağ, MSc.
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April 2024

Losing Weight Will Not Cure Your Eating Disorder
Let me explain why weight loss does not cure eating disorders, as an eating disorder therapist
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Zeynep Demirelli Sağ, MSc.
Letting Go of Your 'Skinny Identity': A Challenge in Eating Disorder Recovery
As an eating disorder therapist, I frequently encounter a dilemma voiced by my clients: “I want to recover but I also want to lose the weight.
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Zeynep Demirelli Sağ, MSc.
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March 2024

Tips for Dealing With Bad Body Image Days From An ED Therapist
Struggling with body image today? Here are some practical tips
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Zeynep Demirelli Sağ, MSc.

January 2024

Saying ‘Yes’ to the Dress and Myself in ED Recovery
How to deal with anxiety of fitting into your wedding dress in ED recovery
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Zeynep Demirelli Sağ, MSc.
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