Signs & Symptoms
Body Image
Body Image is often a central issue for individuals with eating disorders like Anorexia, Bulimia or Compulsive Overeating. The body can be looked at as a canvas that the eating disordered individual paints their inner emotions on. Self worth is often entangled with physical appearance. Read More»
Body Obsession
Individuals suffering from eating disorders like Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive Overeating frequently have negative feelings about their body and are overly concerned about their body size and weight. They may participate in certain behaviors and hold particular beliefs that negatively reinforce a poor body image. The following is a partial list of some of the signs and symptoms of being overly effected by body image. Read More»
Disordered Beliefs
Eating disordered individuals often adhere to distorted beliefs that are a direct result of their eating disorder. Most people with eating disorders like Anorexia, Bulimia or Compulsive Overeating view their bodies inaccurately, placing inordinate value on appearance. Some examples include thoughts such as, “If only I was thinner, then I would be happy” or “If I ate what I wanted to eat, I would become huge. Read More»
Eating Disorder Symptoms
Individuals suffering from eating disorders like Anorexia, Bulimia or Compulsive Overeating, may be unaware that they have a disorder or may have difficulty asking for help. Below are some "danger signs" to help determine if you, or a loved one, could be at risk for having an eating disorder. Read More»
Holiday Stress
The holiday season for many in recovery from an eating disorder like Anorexia, Bulimia or Compulsive Overeating can be a difficult time. During the holidays food often becomes a central focus in our lives. During this time of year, family activities, social functions, and even work related activities often are centered on food. Read More»
Unhealthy Eating
For individuals suffering from eating disorders like Anorexia, Bulimia or Compulsive Overeating their relationship with food often takes the reverse path from healthy nourishment to unhealthy obsession. Food no longer is a way of fueling the body, but in eating disordered behavior becomes a way of dealing with other issues and feelings. Read More»
Vicious Cycles & Binge Eating
Compulsive overeaters binge to relieve depression and begin a destructive cycle. Binge eating episodes are followed by resolutions to stop bingeing and adhere to diets. These resolutions are eventually broken, filling the compulsive overeater with guilt and depression, leading them back to binge eating again. Read More»
Weight Management
Over 80% of individuals who develop an eating disorder like Anorexia, Bulimia or Compulsive Overeating began their dysfunctional relationship with food through dieting. At Rader Programs we realize that there is so much more to an individual than just what they weigh. One of our main treatment goals is to help our clients realize this fact for themselves. Read More»