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"Just Perfect"

by Hanne Arts

February 4, 2015

If anyone Hanne Arts had told me several years ago that everything would get better, I would have nodded while screaming disbelief inside my head. I thought things simply could not get better, that I'd be forever feel imprisoned in a dark room.

Living with Emetophobia as a College Student

by Lily Christophersen

February 15, 2024

Living with Emetophobia is a constant challenge. Nausea plagues me relentlessly, feeding into a vicious cycle of anxiety. Despite the hardships, I hold onto hope for progress.

Worth the Wait

by Gianna Garcia

February 8, 2024

I would always reminisce on everything I had said or did during the day and beat myself up for it. I felt that my life could potentially change but I still had no idea how to change my habits or get out of the state of mind I had now lived in for 2 years.

Fear of Vomiting Emetophobia Ken Goodman

March 5, 2024

How to Free Yourself from the Fear of Vomit and Reclaim Your Life

Ken Goodman, LCSW and

The fear of vomit can be all-consuming and take over one’s entire life. As worries and symptoms spin out of control, the world of an emetophobe shrinks. With limited resources, emetophobia sufferers have few places to turn for help. Join Ken Goodman, LCSW, author of The Emetophobia Manual, for a Q&A. Ken was joined by an emetophobia sufferer who participated in Ken’s ten-week emetophobia workshop.

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I Am Worth It!

by Jami Schadler

October 21, 2023

At the age of 15, I developed an eating disorder and have struggled with it for 25 years. This past year I found my strength to finally beat this disease. During the last 25 years, I suffered in silence because the resources were just not out there.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Eating Disorders: Overlapping Presentations, Differing Treatments.

Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 08:31

There can be confusion when differentiating between body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and eating disorders (EDs). They both involve pre-occupying appearance-related thoughts and repetitive behaviours, but are treated differently.

Emetophobia Vs. Eating Disorders 

Thursday, March 9, 2023 - 00:31

To the untrained eye, the behavior of those with emetophobia may appear very similar to those with eating disorders. Outwardly, both may seem to have a strained relationship with food, their body, and certain physical bodily sensations; however, they are two separate and distinct conditions.

The Light

by Kitty

October 22, 2021

I’ve learned to cherish my time with my family. I’ve learned to reach out for help when I need it. I’ve learned no one will think I’m weak if I share my feelings or ask for help. I’ve learned the importance of being healthy and happy.

CBT for Weight Control

Olivia E Bogucki, PhD

Saturday, February 13, 2021 - 09:55

It can be challenging to control your weight. In today’s modern world, it is more convenient to order take out than to cook a meal and take the elevator instead of the stairs. Over time, a pattern of eating unhealthy foods and being sedentary can lead to excessive weight gain.

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