Why Do So Many College Students Develop Eating Disorders?

Why do so many college kids develop eating disorders?

College can be stressful already. It is a confusing time and if you are also trying to navigate an eating disorder, it can feel even more confusing. I wanted to put together a list of signs and symptoms that it might be time to seek help for an eating disorder or a developing eating disorder. Eating disorders come in many forms; body image dissatisfaction, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, body dysmorphia, orthorexia, and the list goes on.

Online Therapy, Therapy for Athletes, Eating Disorders, College StudentsEllie KrausApril 22, 2020ellie kraus psychotherapybinge eating disorder, eating disorders, disordered eating, telehealth, intuitive eating, anger, anorexia, trauma, college students, coping skills, social anxiety

COVID-19 and Eating Disorders

As I write this piece, we are over a month into our COVID-19 self-quarantine. Despite the time that has passed there is still a lot of uncertainty in the world and many people have felt a loss of control in their lives. The impact that COVID-19 has had on individuals' mental health is evident by the quickly-evolving support systems adapting their practices to online therapy.

People with disordered eating, most commonly referred to as eating disorders, are at an even greater risk of relapsing or increasing their disordered habits. For those affected by this you might be feeling anxious, depressed or trapped within your own body. There is a correlation between control and disordered eating habits

Therapy for Athletes, Online Therapy, Eating Disorders, College Students, AnxietyEllie KrausApril 22, 2020ellie kraus psychotherapyonline therapy, eating disorders, binge eating disorder, disordered eating, intuitive eating, telehealth, EMDR, trauma, video conferencing, depression, college students, coping skills

Enough is Enough - Who Are You Without Your Anxiety?

Anxiety can be a complicated beast. Do you ever experience initial feelings of anxiety and the very acknowledgement of that anxiety sends you into more anxiety? Or do you ever find yourself trying to designate the ‘trigger’ of your anxiety, or whatever set it off?

EMDR, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, College Students, Therapy for Athletes, Online Therapy, ASDEllie KrausNovember 18, 2019anxiety, social, social anxiety, therapy, play therapy, therapy for college students, mindfulness, depression, eating disorders

4 Things Every College Student Should Know About Therapy

Several recent studies have found that college and graduate students are experiencing significantly higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression. Between the expectations of academics, new friends, social obligations, social media, or multitasking school and working it can feel like a lot. Needless to say, college is a very stressful transition in your life and it is important to remember that you are not alone.