As you have read about my journey with my eating disorder and Body Dysmorphic Disorder you are probably wondering what you can do to help support a friend or loved one who may be struggling with this. Even though I am not a medical professional or therapist here are 5 tips that have helped meContinue reading “How to support your loved one who has Body Dysmorphic Disorder”
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Do you feel your child has anxiety disorder? Here’s what to do by Ralph Macey (Guest Article)
Nothing is more painful for a parent than to see his/her child suffering mentally or physically. It’s easier for parents to be on the alert mode when a child is suffering physically. A wound on the knee is easily visible and parents can give medications immediately. But what about the wound in the mind? HowContinue reading “Do you feel your child has anxiety disorder? Here’s what to do by Ralph Macey (Guest Article)”
How my eating disorder fed off my Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) (Part 5)
As I looked into the mirror, in my university bathroom, one day, I noticed that I had several spots of acne. I closed my eyes and remembered, how my mother used to pop my pimples, and say, “Okay, Pizza face. Do not let me pop those pimples and let them get worse.” Since I hitContinue reading “How my eating disorder fed off my Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) (Part 5)”
How my eating disorder fed off of my Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) (Part 2)
As I sat in the busy cafeteria of my college, I chomped down my usual menu of a burgers, fries, and Dr. Pepper. Meanwhile, the cafeteria manager, who also was a friend of mine, sat down next to me at my table. “Amanda,” she said, “I have been watching you eat the past couple ofContinue reading “How my eating disorder fed off of my Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) (Part 2)”
How my eating disorder fed off my Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) (part 1).
As I reluctantly looked in the mirror in my college bathroom, I would glance at the toilet and back to the mirror, then back to the toilet, and then back to the mirror, as I pulled my long blonde hair back into a ponytail. Hurry up! Stick your fingers in your mouth! You’re fat! YouContinue reading “How my eating disorder fed off my Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) (part 1).”
The Pandemic and My Hurt Tooth
This Pandemic has been all over the news and I have been having some anxiety. One of the ways that I deal with anxiety is I clinch and grind my teeth at night. On the 22 of March, I bit into my night guard hard. It hurt and I had a concern that I hadContinue reading “The Pandemic and My Hurt Tooth”
Remembering my mom and feeling thankful for my grandpa
“I love you mom,” I said as I stood as a panicked sixteen-year-old standing in the living room. “I love you too, Amanda,” my mom said. Those were the last words that my mom said to me before she died from a sudden massive heart attack. The days and weeks to follow seemed to comeContinue reading “Remembering my mom and feeling thankful for my grandpa”
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