There are many misconceptions about anorexia, and I highlight the ten most common myths in the list below. The information derives from my new book, 100 Questions and Answers about Anorexia Nervosa. * * * #1: Myth: “Individuals with anorexia are just trying to get attention.” Fact: People do not develop anorexia as a way to seek out attention. Although it is maladaptive, anorexia can sometimes serve as a person’s…

Along with 20,000 others, I attended the Michael Jackson Memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in 2009. Much has been written about the memorial already, and you can find volumes of fact, opinion, and rumor about the man himself. He was, controversy notwithstanding, a rarity. An extreme talent. Some would argue that he was “one of a kind.” But there was something about Michael Jackson that was not…

Perhaps you have heard of it. It’s the new “buzz word” surrounding eating disorders. Reports are that it has been inspired by images of thin, yet pregnant, celebrities along with famous figures who lose their baby weight within a matter of a few weeks (Samantha Harris, anyone?). Pregorexia is actually not new. And it’s not really a medical term, but more of a pop-psychology look at eating disorders. An anorexic…

Okay, so you hear all the buzz about every new diet craze—we all do. Seems like there are ever-increasing rules about what to eat, what not to eat, when to eat, how often to eat each day, etc. Magazines sell more copies when their covers boast about celebrity “secret” weight-loss tips: Can either lemon water, cinnamon, or hot fudge room spray really reduce one’s appetite? Time to debunk the Top…