Trauma Anniversaries: What is the “Trauma Anniversary Effect” & What Can You Do if You Suffer From It?
When we think of trauma, we are usually talking about something that happened as well as the associated memories of that event. In fact, for most people, surviving a traumatic event is only the beginning. Many involuntarily relive the memory of that trauma year after...
Overcoming Fear of Eating Certain Foods: The Day I Finally Got to Eat Beignets at Café du Monde in New Orleans
To varying degrees, nearly everyone has fears. Some fear heights, some fear the dark, others fear spiders; but for me, I fear eating certain foods. It's really a scary thing, being afraid to eat certain foods. But, did you know that restricting the range of foods one...
Holiday Eating Disorder Survival Guide
When you are recovering from an eating disorder, the holidays can be less than jolly. So, let’s identify what is harmful and make a plan on how to survive the holidays with an eating disorder. While good cheer and tidings of joy abound, the reality is, the holidays...
Pass the Gravy, but Spare the Rhetoric – What Do You Do During the Holidays When Your Family Is At Odds?
'Tis the season to reconnect with family. But, how do you endure family gatherings when half of the family disagrees ideologically? You love your family, but maybe don't love their politics, beliefs, and opinions. So, during the holiday season, let's explore the...
What is PMDD and How is it Different from PMS?
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: When "That Time of the Month" Becomes Debilitating Most women are adversely impacted by their monthly menstrual cycles on some level, but a small percentage may suffer disproportionately with a debilitating condition called...
How to Recognize and Help Domestic Violence Victims
While many people may think of domestic violence as being prevalent in foreign countries where women are marginalized, the reality is that domestic violence is also widespread in the US. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate...