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Should I Seek Treatment for Bulimia?

By Dr Jennifer Ritchie-Goodline, PsyD |

Q: I am 16 and have been trying to recover from bulimia for two years. It all started after I went on a strict diet, where I restricted myself to eating only one meal of fruits and vegetables a day. I succeeded in losing weight, but my life turned out to be terrible following that. [...]

Depressed Boyfriend With a History of Eating Disorders

By Dr Jim Bierman, PhD |

Q: My boyfriend has just turned 21 and has a history of eating disorders. Between the ages of 15 and 17, he ate the same low-fat meal for every meal time everyday, and he exercised to the point of exhaustion (without fail) daily. When he talks about it now he tells me that it stemmed [...]

Negative Symptoms

By Dr Jim Bierman, PhD |

Q: I have had a recurring issue since I was young (early high school) of ignoring consequences and of simply ignoring my responsibilities. This manifested itself the most in college, where I went from having my freshman year a 3.1 GPA, a job, a great social life, and good shape/health to now (my supposed senior [...]

Sexual Abuse and Recovery

By Dr Jim Bierman, PhD |

Q: I was sexually abused when I was about six by my uncle. Although it only happened a few times, what happened has left a scar on me that just won’t heal. I am overweight, I have trouble finding a boyfriend, I am insecure about myself, and I have the lowest self-esteem possible. I am [...]

Betrayed by the Therapeutic Process

By Dr Virginia S. Wood, PsyD |

Q: I went to a clinical psychologist-nutritionist in my university for treatment for disordered eating. For the past few years I’ve been restricting food intake and within a week started to count calories and used fiber to purge. Then I’ll start to “binge” on sweet stuff like chocolates and ice-cream, and eventually substitute my main [...]

Beyond Ambien: 5 Tips for Better Sleep

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Q: I would like to hear your comments on things I can do to help me sleep. I was given Ambien for a sleep disorder and became hooked on it for years. I have finally gotten off the Ambien after a year of intensive therapy, but I am still struggling to sleep. At times I [...]

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