Anxiety and Eating Disorders Often Overlap Anxiety does not always look the way people expect it to. It is not always panic attacks, visible overwhelm, or obvious fear. Sometimes anxiety shows up through constant overthinking, perfectionism, self-criticism, and the pressure to stay in control. For...
All-or-nothing thinking is one of the most common patterns I see in eating disorder work. It’s often subtle, and it rarely announces itself as a problem. In fact, it can look like discipline, health, or “doing things right.” But over time, it tends to narrow...
At first glance, eating disorders can look like they’re about food. What someone eats. How much they eat. When they eat… or don’t. But underneath the behaviors, there is almost always something deeper happening. Eating disorders are not simply about willpower, discipline, or a lack...
In the public imagination, eating disorders are often associated with teenagers or young adults navigating social pressures and body image concerns. But in reality, many people struggling with disordered eating are accomplished, capable adults—especially high-performing professionals. Behind polished resumes, leadership roles, and busy calendars, some...