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The Shapeshifter: Demanding Eating Disorder Voice in Recovery
It was one of those days that I dreaded going to therapy. The worry that I have nothing to say had started, alongside the anxiety of the session…
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Zeynep
May 2022
What Is Fat Talk? And Why Is It So Harmful?
Fat talk is a term first coined by Nichter & Vuckovic (1994). It is similar to diet talk, which is having conversations about dieting or excessive…
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Zeynep
Eating Disorders in Movies & TV Shows
The first time I was visually exposed to an eating disorder was when I started watching the famous British TV series - Skins. One of the main…
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How Eating Disorders Influence Your Romantic Relationships
My eating disorder caused havoc on various aspects of my life: my academic achievements, relationships with family, and friends. But above all, my…
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April 2022
Why You Can't Stop Thinking About Food
Explained by the Rebound Effect
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Zeynep
The Desire to Feel Normal Around Food
When I first became aware of my body, I did not feel good about it. I decided to work out to feel better about myself. At first, I wanted to be fit. So…
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Zeynep
''I can't stop dieting just like that, I will gain so much weight!''
What will actually happen if you stopped dieting ''just like that''
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Zeynep
March 2022
Dealing With Weight Gain
Three tips I use to deal with weight gain
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Zeynep
Why Compliments On Weight Loss Make Us Feel Worse
When commenting on someone who has lost weight, the assumption is that the comment will be taken as a flattering remark. This is the result of the…
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Why Tips For Avoiding Binges Never Work
Why practical tips are not helpful for binge eating in the long-term and the importance of schemas in eating disorder therapy
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Zeynep
''I Cannot Trust What I See In The Mirror!''
The terrifying feeling of body dysmorphia
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Zeynep
February 2022
How To Stop Counting Calories
Tips from an ex-full time calorie counter
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