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Mary Sornberger Her Writer

Depression Lifts as Self Esteem Increases, Part 2

Written by Mary Sornberger on November 17, 2009 - 3:47pm

You see, Kathy’s social worker found out during their chat that Kathy loves to sing, but she only sings around the house.

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Depression Lifts as Self-esteem Increases, Part 1

Written by Mary Sornberger on November 17, 2009 - 11:39am

The National Eating Disorder Association states that “People with negative body image have a greater likelihood of developing an eating disorder and are more likely to suffer from feelings of depressi

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Joanna Poppink Her Writer

Number One Reason for Developing an Eating Disorder

Written by Joanna Poppink on June 2, 2009 - 3:06pm

Hundreds of people have asked me why someone develops an eating disorder. Of course many issues are involved, but from my exploration of this field over the years, I have concluded that there is one outstanding theme that runs through every person with an eating disorder whom I have encountered.

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Mary Sornberger Her Writer

Depression Linked to Obesity and Anorexia, Study Says

Written by Mary Sornberger on November 10, 2009 - 8:21am

In June, 2009, Science Daily reported that “A new study connects abnormalities of the "stress" hormone cortisol with symptoms of depression in obese children, and confirms that obesity and depression often occur together, even in children.”

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Latest Comment by Mary Sornberger on November 16, 2009 - 6:38am View Comments
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Melissa McCreery, PhD, ACC Her Writer

Do You Speak or Eat Your Mind?

Written by Melissa McCreer... on November 13, 2009 - 12:34pm

One of the biggest triggers for emotional eating is anger. Eating when we’re angry, frustrated, irritated, feeling like we’ve been treated unfairly—we may call it different names, but these words usually boil down to feeling angry.

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Mary S Her Writer

Anorexics Battle with Self-Hate

Written by Mary S on October 21, 2009 - 12:16pm

Parents, husbands, wives, partners, friends, physicians and medical personal caring for anorexics, you must oppose the voice of self-hate that the victims of anorexia are living with every minute of every day or the voice will take control.

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When a Diet Becomes a Deadly Eating Disorder, Part 2

Written by Mary Sornberger on November 3, 2009 - 1:54pm

After a while, Ann starts to resemble the girls she sees on TV and in magazines that makes her feel even better.

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When a Diet Becomes a Deadly Eating Disorder, Part 1

Written by Mary Sornberger on November 3, 2009 - 9:31am

When an overweight-adolescent girl starts to diet, as a society, we applaud her and with good reason. We are a fat nation that is getting fatter.

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Melissa McCreery, PhD, ACC Her Writer

Balancing Work, Life, and Yourself: Do You Have Time To Stop Overeating?

Written by Melissa McCreer... on October 27, 2009 - 9:12am

To get on track with your healthy lifestyle goals? Lately I’ve been encountering many women who tell me they don’t.

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