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A ROUND-UP TO KEEP YOU WELL-INFORMED ON THE
CURRENT RESEARCH, EFFECTIVE PRACTICES, AND GENERAL
INFORMATION ON EATING DISORDERS.
A Round-up to keep you well-informed on the current research, effective practices, and
general information on eating disorders.
May 14, 2018
In this issue -
1. The ABCs of Going to College
2. Meal Planning for Eating Disorder Recovery
3. The Three Things We Must Have in Recovery
4. The Connections Between the Brain and Urges to Binge and Purge
5. Treating Patients with Eating Disorders: It Takes a Village
6. Regular Eating for Eating Disorder Recovery
7. Feeling Dizzy Frequently? This May Be Why
Quick reads –
1. Developing Recovery Narratives
2. 3 Basic Recovery Tips for Moms & Moms-to-be with Eating Disorders
3. The Brain, Binge Eating, and Balance
4. Go-To Self-Talk that Gets Me Through Everything
1. The ABCs of Going to College
In this helpful article, Kristen Anderson, LCSW, Gina Dimitropoulos, MSW, PhD,
and Victoria Freeman, MSW, RSW, offer helpful tips for those transitioning to college
while healing from an eating disorder. They acknowledge that while the transition to
college is difficult for any student, there are special challenges for those in recovery.
The authors encourage delaying enrollment in college until you are truly ready.
According to the authors, recovery from an eating disorder requires the
development of new skills. These skills will be called upon as you start your college
career. The authors use “ABC” to help to remember how to employ those skills.
“A” is for “anticipate”. New responsibilities and new social and academic
pressures are a part of college. Some of the categories to anticipate include: finances,
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roommates, drugs and alcohol, family connections, cafeteria food, social and sexual
situations, and exams. It is important to assess your readiness to face these subjects.
The authors use the letter “B” to encourage the building of a safety plan to deal
with stresses, both anticipated and unanticipated. They state slips may happen and can
be part of the recovery process. It is necessary to set up a plan to handle any slips or
relapses before they happen. The authors set out a checklist that can be used to build a
safety plan. Some of the items on the list are: I can cook and prepare my own meals; I
have signed up with counseling services on campus; and I know whom to call when
struggling.
“C” stands for “cope healthfully.” The authors explain eating disorders are serious
disorders with long-term consequences but they can also grow to serve a functional role
in your life. An eating disorder may have allowed you to deal with emotions by
distracting you or causing you to numb certain feelings. The authors suggest turning to
a self-care kit filled with soothing items and skills instead. If your eating disorder helped
you feel safe and loved, take the time to talk to your loved ones about your struggle.
The authors list other helpful examples of substituted actions.
Finally, the authors urge self-compassion when making all decisions about your
transition to college. They say, “It is easy to get caught up in external pressures, beliefs,
expectations, or comparison making with our peers – but remember – being a young
adult means being in a period of change, discomfort and self-discovery.”
To read this article in its entirety, please click here –
https://www.edcatalogue.com/abcs-going-college/
Anderson, Kristen, et al. “The ABCs of Going to College.” Eating Disorders Catalogue, 30 April 2018.
Web. 7 May 2018
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2. Meal Planning for Eating Disorder Recovery
In this article, Lauren Muhlheim, PsyD, CEDS, presents strategies for meal
planning during recovery from an eating disorder. Much of society is used to making
meal plans spontaneously as a matter of convenience. For those working to recover
from an eating disorder however, meals must be planned and more structured.
Learning to plan meals in advance is an important aspect of recovery from an
eating disorder. Adults with eating disorders and caregivers of a young person with an
eating disorder must focus on the normalization of eating patterns. If the recovery takes
place in an outpatient setting, planned and structured eating are key. One expert
recommends eating every three to four hours and always knowing exactly when and
what you will be eating next.
Anxiety brought on by grocery shopping and fears of binging if the kitchen is well
stocked are concerns expressed by those in recovery from eating disorders. Meals can
be stressful when dealing with a child with eating disorder. For these situations,
planning ahead is critical.
Dr. Muhlheim suggests stocking fresh fruit and vegetables, which will lead to the
improvement of health. Meal planning is cost effective and can be a time-saver. With
meal plans, trips to the grocery may be limited to once a week.
Dr. Muhlheim lists strategies for adults in recovery, including planning five
lunches and five dinners; making a list of necessary ingredients and food shopping only
once or twice a week using that list; having two different breakfast options; and planning
for snacks. She also suggests checking out the prepared meal section of the market
and including any meals you plan to eat away from home in your plan. If your recovery
includes a specific meal plan, it should be consulted when making your shopping list.
For caregivers, Dr. Muhlheim offers similar advice about planning dinners and
lunches in advance. She suggests trying meals with components (such as tacos) which
will meet each family member’s needs. If your child needs to gain weight, remember to
plan for the additional amount of food needed to assist with this goal.
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