For over a decade, I struggled hopelessly with food and body image. My story is of eating disorder and alcoholism; but it is just one drop in the bucket. Most people have ongoing struggles with food. According to the Boston Medical Center...
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“We’re fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance.” Japanese Proverb Negativity is a hallmark of depression. The pessimism of a depressed person can taint all aspects of daily life, sapping us of joy and energy. It’s hard to smile...
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For every person who has a substance or process addiction – such as alcohol, other drugs, sex, pornography, shopping, or gambling – there are many people in their lives directly affected by the addiction of this important person. Certainly...
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Danowski, Debbie. Why Can’t My Child Stop Eating? A Guide to Helping Your Child Overcome Emotional Overeating. Central Recovery. 2013. 133p. ISBN 9781937612276. pap. $14.95. CHILD REARING Obesity in younger children has tripled since 1980, yet...
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