by Linda K. Laffey, MFT | Jul 15, 2022 | Eating Disorders
While anorexia often begins as a battle of self-control between the desire to eat and the desire to lose weight, it eventually becomes a complex disease that is much more about control and self-esteem than about food and dieting. The anorexic may come to develop her...
by Linda K. Laffey, MFT | Mar 27, 2017 | Eating Disorders
It’s natural to worry when someone you love appears to have an eating disorder. The situation can feel terrifying and like it’s out of your control. You can’t make someone else get better, but you can be an ally in their recovery. Here are some of the things you...
by Linda K. Laffey, MFT | Mar 22, 2017 | Breakup, Relationship
If you’ve recently faced the end of a relationship, you know that it’s a painful experience. You may be sad and disappointed as you let go of your hopes and dreams. Your self-confidence may be in a bit of a slump, too. Fortunately, you can recover from a breakup and...
by Linda K. Laffey, MFT | Mar 14, 2017 | Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress Reduction
Does self-doubt tend to creep into your mind at the worst possible times? Does it convince you not to pursue opportunities? Why? You’re bright. You’re talented. You have a lot to offer. Yet, you sometimes feel so anxious that you know it’s holding you back. You could...
by Linda K. Laffey, MFT | Mar 7, 2017 | Anxiety, Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is more than just a diet that has gone too far. A true eating disorder is destructive to both physical and emotional health. But, because it often develops slowly over time, it can be difficult to tell the difference between normal dieting and...
