It is all too common in society to assume the only people who suffer from eating disorders are cisgender girls and women, and that’s all. This isn’t the case, and it’s becoming increasingly clear that
It’s common (and human) to feel shy, nervous, and anxious ahead of social interactions like job interviews, moving somewhere new, asking a new friend out for coffee, or going on a first date. These experiences
Anxiety and binge eating are two intertwined phenomena that affect countless individuals worldwide. Anxiety, characterized by excessive worry, fear, and restlessness, can create a host of emotional and physical challenges. To deal with these challenges,
Practicing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, or DBT, with fidelity, is critical to effective care, yet there are few providers who implement the modality as its developer Marsha Linehan intended. Wondering if you learned “true DBT” or
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s essential to take a step back and find moments of calm amidst the chaos. Self-soothing techniques, as learned in DBT treatment, offer a powerful way
Being a teenager is a rite of passage that, unfortunately, isn’t all that great for a lot of people. Between puberty and raging hormones, fitting in, dealing with insecurities, discovering self-worth, and chasing independence, being
Eating disorders and recovering from them can be a very emotional and delicate time. Many people find themselves missing the comfort and familiarity of the routines they had during their eating disorder and may be
When you use a telescope or binoculars, your view can change dramatically depending on how you adjust the lenses. In the same way, a person’s view of life and the world around them strongly influences
Treatment for mental health disorders—specifically eating disorders—is not a “one size fits all” type of situation. It can feel intimidating and overwhelming trying to figure out what treatment is best for you, what the schedules
Having a mood disorder can be difficult to navigate, especially when there is a lot of misinformation and myths surrounding it. Many of these myths are surrounding borderline personality disorder (BPD), anxiety, or depression treatment,
Picture this: it’s a rare sunny day here in the Pacific Northwest, and you’re walking down the street, feeling confident and carefree. Suddenly, you hear a voice in your head that says, “You’re not good
Ending a relationship can be difficult and challenging for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) to move through a break up. BPD is a mental health condition
