by Bahar Moheban, M.A | May 27, 2019 | Eating Disorders
As adolescence brings about various physical and emotional changes, teens may become increasingly aware of their bodies – both how they appear and how they function. With these developments, societal messages, and other stressors that teens may encounter, dieting may...
by Bahar Moheban, M.A | Apr 29, 2019 | Eating Disorders
Recently, I asked a friend if she wanted to get some ice cream. “I can’t,” she said. “I’m on a diet.” A few years ago, when I was stuck in my own cycle of chronic dieting, I would have felt fear for giving in to this craving, and some shame that I didn’t have the...
by Dr. Nazanin Moali | Nov 22, 2016 | Eating Disorders
Although the holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, as we approach Thanksgiving, many people feel overwhelmed and anxious. The stress of reconnecting with relatives and feeling trapped in old dysfunctional family patterns, together with the...
