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The Evolutionary Theory & Addiction Models For Eating Disorders Combined!

Restrictive eating disorders and the ability of the brain to develop an addiction to energy deficit has an evolutionary explanation. This episode explores how and why the brain adaptations that occur with a restrictive eating disorder were once a much needed survival response and not the 'mental illnesses' they are considered today
The information for this episode is taken from my newly available book,
'Addicted to Energy Deficit - A Neuroscience Based Guide to Restrictive Eating Disorders', which you can buy now ...
And my second book is also now available and it is called,
'Aiming for Overshoot', available if you click here.
 
www.hellybarnes.com
 

Eating Disorders Don’t Have a Size!

The stereotype of restrictive eating disorders having a look and only being present in people who appear emaciated is damaging and completely false.
Restrictive eating disorders don't have a size and the symptoms and risks of an eating disorder are the same, no matter where a person falls on the BMI spectrum.
Find out more in my books:
Addicted to Energy Deficit
Aiming for Overshoot
 
www.hellybarnes.com

Aim for Overshoot to Overcome an Eating Disorder?!? Introducing the Book

My second book, 'Aiming for Overshoot' is available to buy now and is a complementary handbook to 'Addicted to Energy Deficit'.
This episode of the podcast introduces the book and why you should aim for overshoot to overcome a restrictive eating disorder.
My two books:
Addicted to Energy Deficit
Aiming for Overshoot
 
www.hellybarnes.com

Refeeding Syndrome & Complications from Overcoming an Eating Disorder

Refeeding syndrome is a potential risk when you are abstaining from restriction and overcoming a restrictive eating disorder and addiction to energy deficit. An awareness of the risks and how to prevent them will help to ensure you are able to continue to do all you need to beat the eating disorder out of your life safely.
More on this is available in my book: 'Addicted to Energy Deficit' which you can buy now.
hellybarnes.com

Moderation to Overcome an Eating Disorder & Addiction to Energy Deficit?!?

When overcoming a restrictive eating disorder and addiction to energy deficit, you can apply an abstinence or moderation approach.
This post explores what moderation to overcome a restrictive eating disorder & addiction to energy deficit can look like and when you might choose this method.
Find out more from my book, 'Addicted to Energy Deficit - A Neuroscience Based Guide to Restrictive Eating Disorders'.
 
www.hellybarnes.com

Abstain from a Restrictive Eating Disorder?!?

Restrictive eating disorders can also be described as an addiction to the state of energy deficit. The gold standard approach to overcome any addiction can is often considered to be abstinence...
But how do you abstain from a restrictive eating disorder?
This episode discusses this and you will find out more in my book, Addicted to Energy Deficit.
 
www.hellybarnes.com
 
 

Withdrawals from a Restrictive Eating Disorder & Addiction to Energy Deficit

The withdrawal symptoms when you are overcoming a restrictive eating disorder and addiction to energy deficit can be intense.
This episode explains what symptoms to expect and what causes them.
To know even more, please see my book, 'Addicted to Energy Deficit - A Neuroscience Based Guide to Restrictive Eating Disorders'.
 
www.hellybarnes.com

The Power of Rituals with Eating Disorders

Rituals and restrictive eating disorders go hand in hand.
If you have a restrictive eating disorder or are working to overcome one, it is important to understand rituals - what they are, how to recognise them and why it is so important to address them.
Want to know more?
My book, 'Addicted to Energy Deficit - A Neuroscience Based Guide to Restrictive Eating Disorders' covers this in a lot more detail and so much more besides.
www.hellybarnes.com

Why was Energy Deficit so Rewarding it became Addictive?

When you have a restrictive eating disorder, your brain has developed an addiction to the state of energy deficit.
But what is it that made energy deficit so rewarding to your brain in the first instance that it led to this addiction?
The answer to this is explored in this episode.
To understand more, my book, Addicted To Energy Deficit is available to buy now and covers so much more besides.
www.hellybarnes.com

A Restrictive Eating Disorder and Your Dopamine Balance

Understanding restrictive eating disorders as a form of addiction, it helps to understand the neuroscience behind an addiction to energy deficit.
In this episode I explain the the dopamine balance model to addictions and to restrictive eating disorders and how this impacts on the symptoms you will experience in overcoming an eating disorder.
To understand more, please pick up a copy of my newly published book, 'Addicted to Energy Deficit' from most online book stores around the world.
www.hellybarnes.com