Hyperarousal and Dissociation in Dysregulated Eating
July 5, 2017 by Karen R. Koenig
Filed under Binge Eating, Bulimia, Disordered Eating, Healthy Coping, PTSD, Recovery, Self-Care, Stress Management, Treatment
Many dysregulated eaters bounce back and forth between two states: wildly emotional or detached and unfeeling. Both are a product of traumatic experiences and can lead to mindless, emotional and binge eating. By understanding why this happens to your mind/body, you will be better able to recognize these states, cope with them more effectively, and […]
When Memories Trigger Painful Feelings and Food Binges
September 2, 2015 by Karen R. Koenig
Filed under Eating Disorders, Empowerment, Recovery, Self-Care
I talk a lot—I mean a lot—with clients about understanding how painful memories get triggered in the present. So many clients don’t realize they’re feeling anything distressing, yet find themselves in the midst of unrelenting binges. If you want to know how to prevent and stop emotional eating, here’s a brief review of the paradigm […]
Through a Shocking Epiphany, I’ll Stand with You
April 11, 2012 by Troy Roness
Filed under Activism, Activism, Advocacy, Body Image, Bullying, Finding Your Voice, Guys, Healthy Communication, Healthy Coping, LGBT, Loving Your Body, Males with Eating Disorders, Mindfulness, Politics, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Sharing Feelings, Spirituality, Wellness
Through the process of completing a class for my graduate program, I had a very eye-opening experience concerning my sexuality, my faith, my eating disorder, my emotional hurt, etc., and knew that others in my position would benefit from the words circling inside this 10-pound bobble on my shoulders. I have studied, researched, and listened […]
