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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.

New ADAA Member Books: Fall 2024

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 15:33

Fall 2024 New Member Books Focus on Obsessions, Compulsions, and Intrusive Thoughts: Introducing Comorbid Eating Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, The Compulsive Reassurance Seeking Workbook, and Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts

Art Heals: Combating Anxiety and Depression through Creative Outlets

by Kim Adams

October 7, 2024

From an early age, I struggled with unrealistic fears, worry, and sadness. As the first-born child, I was the apple of my parents’ and grandparents’ eye and placed on a pedestal which I feel resulted in a deep desire to always be perfect and make everyone happy. Oftentimes, I felt like I had no control.

Suicide Prevention & Warning Signs

You're not alone. Whether you have struggled with suicide yourself or have lost a loved one support is available.

I Am an Eating Disorder Therapist Who Recovered from My Own Past Eating Disorder

Monday, August 19, 2024 - 00:25

There is certainly stigma that therapists who are public about their mental health histories often face. Early in my career, I felt that I had to present as “perfect.” My hope is that by being public about my past struggles that I can help others to feel less alone, as well as help to eradicate some of the stigma that exists.

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.

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