Tag Archives: Eating disorder

Research Roundup #5 – CBT in Anorexia

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Csilla

Because the UCSD eating disorder treatment center used cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help treat my eating disorder, the review “Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anorexia nervosa: A systematic review” by Galsworthy-Francis and Allan (2014; Clinical Psychology Review) piqued my interest. … Continue reading →

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Appreciating my body

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Csilla

Last night, I watched videos of my West Coast Swing dancing from this past weekend and my body image definitely improved when I saw how well I am now able to move my new, fuller body. Yes, I am larger … Continue reading →

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Prioritizing my needs = awesome!

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Csilla

This last weekend, I attended Swing’n New Years Dance Camp in Palm Springs and had a fantastic time–one of the best times I have had at a dance event in awhile. There were multiple key ingredients that made this weekend … Continue reading →

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Proud of Ke$ha

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Csilla

I am proud of Ke$ha for entering eating disorder treatment and being so open about it as she starts the process, as quoted in People Magazine and Us Weekly. Eating disorder therapy is not easy and I wish her the … Continue reading →

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Mixed responses

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Csilla

I have been doing really well recently with recovery, except that I came down with a little bit of a cold (complete with nausea) the last couple of days that has severely decreased my appetite and made it more difficult … Continue reading →

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Second Chances

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Csilla

The program I attended to treat my eating disorder runs a group called after care for former patients to support each other under the guidance of a therapist. Some months ago, I had a really difficult time going to after … Continue reading →

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Cookie Decorating Party

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Csilla

Last night, Ben and I went to a cookie decorating party, and I actually enjoyed eating cookies and other snacks at the party. When I was deep in my disorder, I had such a strong aversive reaction to cookies, especially … Continue reading →

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Snapshot Stress Response

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Csilla

As a result of seeking ways to minimize my stress levels, mostly because I now see how stress triggers my eating disorder behaviors, I am more aware of how I handle stress. I have been working quite a bit recently … Continue reading →

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Distracted by Life

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Csilla

Again, it has been awhile since I have updated my blog. I used to delay starting my work in lab by writing blog entries every morning, but I have recently been starting my lab work nearly as soon as I … Continue reading →

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Research Roundup #4 – Exercise Addiction

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Csilla

Today’s summary is on “Exercise addiction: A study of eating disorder symptoms, quality of life, personality traits, and attachment styles” by Lichetenstein et al (Psychiatry Research, 2013). I chose this article because I never would have considered myself an over-exerciser … Continue reading →

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