Rachael K., Author at Sober Nation Sober Nation

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Another Step in My Journey

Sunday, March 18th, 2012 by Rachael K. • Personal Stories

I wonder what it will be like the day I do not have to worry about weight and food. We live in a society where so many of our social functions revolve around food. Every holiday is a time to grab some good food with family and friends. We gather at a table and in our living rooms sitting with goodies and watching television while we stuff our faces and stomachs beyond...Read more...

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The Last Part: Similarities in Eating Disorders and Addiction

Thursday, February 9th, 2012 by Rachael K. • All Articles

In this last part, which is a little long, I will explore one last avenue of similarities between addiction and eating disorders. Again, this is taken from Help Guide.org (http://helpguide.org/mental/drug_substance_abuse_addiction_signs_effects_treatment.htm). “How Drug Abuse and Addiction Can Sneak up on You” • “Problems can sometimes sneak up on you, as your...Read more...

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Part 2 of Addictions and Eating Disorders

Thursday, January 26th, 2012 by Rachael K. • All Articles

This is part 2 of the eating disorder and addiction similarity article. In this section I will discuss the section “Drug addiction and the brain” from the Help.org site (http://helpguide.org/mental/drug_substance_abuse_addiction_signs_effects_treatment.htm). Again, the similarities between the afflictions are something to be noted. “Taking a recreational drug...Read more...

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Similarities of Eating Disorders and Addictions-Part 1

Friday, January 20th, 2012 by Rachael K. • Eating Disorders

There are some similarities between the signs of addiction and the signs of eating disorders. There are similarities not only in signs and symptoms but also in reasons for being entrenched in the two behaviors. I recently read a webpage article from Helpguide.org and wanted to use their information as a way to show the similarities between drug addiction and eating...Read more...

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I will fight (Eating Disorder)

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 by Rachael K. • All Articles

There is something I learned with my eating disorder and that was to remain within myself. There was no need to express a single emotion. I hid my eating habits so I naturally hid my emotions. Why would I let myself show? Why should I let any part of me get exposed to the world? The only part the world needed to see was the bubbly person on the outside. No one needed to...Read more...

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An Introduction to Eating Disorders

Friday, January 13th, 2012 by Rachael K. • Eating Disorders

There are so many different types of eating disorders. Most people are only familiar with three, anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating. These are the easiest and most complicated categories from which most of the other types are derived. I do not know if the exact number of eating disorder types is agreed upon by all professionals. The following is a list of...Read more...