What Are Eating Disorders: The Fate of Self-Esteem

Melissa H. Smith, PhD Dr. Smith commented in an Ezine article: “During a session with a client who has long suffered with an eating disorder I was discussing what it would be like if she could feel positive about herself. I was shocked with the response she gave me. Instead of reporting a desire to feel better about herself, this client laughed at me and retorted, ‘Self-esteem is laughable to me. I hope to be rid of the disturbing behaviors of the eating disorder, but I know it’s asking too much to like myself…

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What Are Eating Disorders: Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Eating Disorders

Melissa H. Smith, PhD Does low self-esteem put someone at risk for the development of an eating disorder?  This is a good question and Dr. Melissa Smith addresses this issue.  Here is an excerpt from her article:  (Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7300502) “Anyone working with women with disordered eating recognizes that self-esteem is intricately connected, however just how the two are related is not entirely well-defined. Inevitably, any discussion of eating …

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