Category Archives: Eating Disorders

The Challenges of Depression

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Laurie

Many people have a hard time understanding the struggles faced by those living with depression. ‘How hard can it be to just get up and brush your hair? You know you’ll feel better’. But the truth is there are real … Continue reading →

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How Do You Take Care of Yourself?

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Laurie

There are so many demands in our lives today. As employees, partners, parents and friends, we often give, give and give of ourselves, leaving little for taking care of us. We can become overwhelmed and begin to really suffer not … Continue reading →

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When do we stop Shaming and Blaming?

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Laurie

Nobody chooses to have mental health issues. Whether it is drugs, alcohol or some other type of addiction, it is not something someone chooses. Nobody chooses to have an addiction. With addiction you are looking at underlying mental health issues, … Continue reading →

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When do we stop Shaming and Blaming?

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Laurie

Nobody chooses to have mental health issues. Whether it is drugs, alcohol or some other type of addiction, it is not something someone chooses. Nobody chooses to have an addiction. With addiction you are looking at underlying mental health issues, … Continue reading →

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When do we stop Shaming and Blaming?

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Laurie

Nobody chooses to have mental health issues. Whether it is drugs, alcohol or some other type of addiction, it is not something someone chooses. Nobody chooses to have an addiction. With addiction you are looking at underlying mental health issues, … Continue reading →

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When do we stop Shaming and Blaming?

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Laurie

Nobody chooses to have mental health issues. Whether it is drugs, alcohol or some other type of addiction, it is not something someone chooses. Nobody chooses to have an addiction. With addiction you are looking at underlying mental health issues, … Continue reading →

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Alarming Rise in Teenage Girls Dealing with Depression

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Laurie

Life today can be very complicated. There is incredible pressures pulling in every direction and it often feels like there is little help available. Teenage girls seem to be perhaps struggling the most. With conflicting expectation and too few positive … Continue reading →

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The importance of mental health

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Laurie

We all know that if we are injured and in pain it is more difficult to focus on anything else. With physical issues, we often get sympathy and support that allows us to perhaps do less until we recover. Others … Continue reading →

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When men struggle with eating disorders

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Laurie

Most of us don’t picture men, let alone a popular football player, when we think of someone with an eating disorder. Joey Julius is a very brave young man. He has come forward to admit that he struggles. He first … Continue reading →

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A personal look at eating disorders

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Laurie

For many people admitting that they are struggling and there is an issue is an incredibly hard first step towards healing. I admit that I was surprised by this Yahoo! Beauty post, but found it to be a moving account … Continue reading →

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