Northampton prevention Coalition
Northampton prevention Coalition
Dieting: A Gateway Drug?
Dieting: A Gateway Drug?
Dieting: A Gateway Drug?
Tuesday 7th August 2018
Rebekah Bardwell discusses eating disorders, risk factors, treatments, and how dieting can be a gateway drug in 'NPC in the 413'.
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Get the buttons here!Dieting Dangers: Rebekah Bardwell on Eating Disorders and Recovery
I would like to make the analogy that dieting is really the same thing as a gateway drug. Just in terms of on the eating disorder spectrum, we see that most people don't fit neatly into the box of anorexia or the box of bulimia nervosa.
Ever wondered if dieting could be more harmful than helpful? In this episode of 'NPC in the 413', the Northampton Prevention Coalition chats with Rebekah Bardwell from Walden Behavioral Care to unravel the complexities of eating disorders. Rebekah breaks down various forms of eating disorders, from those that appear in adolescence to others that can strike at any stage of life.
She sheds light on how dieting might act as a gateway to these disorders, much like how certain substances can lead to addiction. The conversation also touches on risk factors and effective treatments for each type of disorder. Families will find valuable advice on reducing risks for their children and how to approach a child if they suspect an eating disorder.
Rebekah emphasizes the importance of offering coping skills and being comfortable with difficult emotions, warning against maladaptive behaviors like orthorexia. If you or someone you know is grappling with an eating disorder, this episode offers crucial insights and support. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that could change how you view dieting and its potential dangers.