Body Image & Eating Disorders
It feels like your whole life or self-worth revolve around weight and food:
- You feel preoccupied with thoughts about meals, calories, weight, or body shape
- You feel shame, self-consciousness, disgust, or persistent dissatisfaction with your appearance
- You frequently scrutinize, criticize, or obsess over your appearance
- You frequently check/examine your body in mirrors or you avoid mirrors altogether
- You have rigid rules about what you can or can’t eat
- You severely restrict your food intake
- You engage in emotional eating
- You use food to self-soothe and to comfort yourself
- You engage in binges or secretive eating
- You plan your day around meals
- You have feelings of shame, guilt, or loss of control surrounding your eating
- You compulsively exercise
- You self-induce vomiting or overuse laxatives to compensate for food intake
- You avoid or dread eating in social situations
- You feel isolated and lonely
- You engage in secretive behavior, such as hiding food, eating alone, or engaging in secret rituals related to eating or your body image
- You experience depression or anxiety surrounding your weight or body image
- You feel like your entire sense of self-worth is tied to your weight or appearance
What you Hope is to:
- Develop a healthier relationship with food and with your body
- Overcome feelings of guilt and shame associated with eating
- Break free from the cycle of bingeing, purging, or restrictive eating
- Regain control over your eating habits
- Embrace a balanced and varied diet that nourishes your body
- Improve physical health and well-being
- Rebuild trust in yourself and your body, learning to listen to natural hunger and fullness cues
- Find joy and pleasure in food and eating without guilt, fear, or anxiety
- Address underlying emotional issues contributing to your eating concerns
- Find alternative coping mechanisms to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional distress without resorting to disordered eating
- Rebuild your self-esteem and self-confidence
- Cultivate feelings of self-acceptance and self-love
- Cultivate a positive body image
- Reduce isolation and connect with others who support you
- Feel like your eating habits no longer control your life
Ready to conquer your Eating Disorder and build a healthy Body Image?
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