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3 Eating Disorders that Co-Occur with BPD

3 Eating Disorders that Co-Occur with BPD

Eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder commonly co-occur with Borderline Personality Disorder. Here is a look at these three eating disorders and their common symptoms.

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6 Ways to Prevent an Eating Disorder Relapse Over the Holidays

6 Ways to Prevent an Eating Disorder Relapse Over the Holidays

The festive holiday season is right around the corner. That means loads of food, parties, and family gatherings. If you are one of the 8 million Americans who suffer from an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia, or Binge Eating Disorder, all of these celebrations may mean you’ll have to take extra care to keep your symptoms under control so that you don’t relapse.

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How to Cope When Your Loved One Has an Eating Disorder

How to Cope When Your Loved One Has an Eating Disorder

If you’re in a relationship with someone who has an eating disorder, such as anorexia, bulimia, or Binge Eating Disorder, here are five ways you can support both you and your loved one.

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Boost Your Body Image with These 5 Tips

Boost Your Body Image with These 5 Tips

When it comes to a full recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or an eating disorder (which commonly co-occur), how you view yourself is often just as important as the type of treatment you receive. In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, here are some things you can do to boost your body image and start to create a better relationship with yourself.

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8 Ways to Manage Your Eating Disorder during the Holidays

If you have received eating disorder treatment, you likely prepared ways to be around food without falling into old habits. However, the holidays can be filled with temptations and stressors that can entice you to relapse into old behaviors. Here are some ways to manage your eating disorder during the holidays so that you can enjoy yourself without the risk of relapse.

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How BPD Interacts with Eating Disorders (Video)

Jennifer Schneider, Ph.D., coordinator of the Eating Disorders Program at Clearview Treatment Programs in Los Angeles, discusses how the symptoms of BPD overlap with those of an eating disorder.

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The 5 Most Common Co-occurring Conditions with BPD

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental illness that is often difficult to diagnose because it generally co-occurs with other disorders. These other disorders can mask the symptoms of BPD, often leaving the underlying BPD untreated.

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What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental illness that is characterized by extreme emotional and psychological distress. People who are diagnosed with BPD have difficulty controlling their moods and emotions, and often have ongoing problems with interpersonal relationships, self-image and behavior.

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