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Day # 149: Other Eating Disorders (Avoidant/Restrictive, Rumination, & Pica)

Bullet Psych

Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders as we discuss three less well known eating disorders: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, Rumination Disorder, and Pica. Not attributable to a concurrent medical/mental condition. We have finished the eating disorders theme.

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A Felt Sense of Safety – From Disassociation to Embodiment

Mad in America

I depended on her expertise to keep me out of crisis, while the medication kept me grounded, sleeping, and helped me forget. This was sometime after she had been treated for her eating disorder at a facility in Arizona. Maintain my sleep schedule,” I dutifully wrote down on a worksheet. Go see my psychiatrist.

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Is Ondansetron Safe for Women With Mental Health Conditions?

Lightwork

Navigating medication safety during pregnancy can feel overwhelming, especially for women managing mental health conditions. For women with mental health conditions, the decision to use ondansetron requires careful consideration.

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Support for Women at LightWork Therapy: Empowering Mental Health

Lightwork

Introduction LightWork Therapy and Recovery, a leading mental health treatment center in Massachusetts, is at the forefront of providing support for women through specialized mental health treatment. These multifaceted challenges can greatly affect mental well-being, making specialized support for women crucial.

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On Psychotherapeutic Literacy

Mad in America

The dreadful physical symptoms of severe depression, including cognitive decline and impaired eyesight, overwhelmed my existence, and I started to keep a naive collection of aspirins and over-the-counter sleep aids for ending my life. Later, bipolar disorder took its place. I selected one whose website exuded a sense of bureaucracy.

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ADHD in Women: The Silent Struggle and Misdiagnosis

Lightwork

The Consequences of Untreated ADHD in Women: Mental Health Effects and Relationship/Professional Challenges Untreated ADHD in women creates a ripple effect across multiple life domains, leading to significant mental health challenges.

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MPS Members Actively Taking New Patients: Appointments Within 1-2 Weeks

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

To facilitate appointments for the expanding number of people seeking behavioral health treatment during the pandemic, the MPS has compiled the following list of psychiatrists with immediate availability. I provide expert, evidence-based treatment for patients with all eating disorders, of all body shapes and sizes.