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Eating Issues

I Was A Fat Kid -- And I Finally Understand Why

Autumn Whitefield-Madrano | Posted 01.15.2013 | Women
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Autumn Whitefield-Madrano

I haven't written about being a fat kid until now because it was too painful. Being a fat kid hurt me then. Having been a fat kid hurts me now.

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Not Funny: What Happens When A Comedian Gets Agoraphobia?

Sara Benincasa | Posted 04.29.2012 | Women
Read More: Disordered Eating, Sara Benincasa, Girl Interrupted, Eating-Issues, Anxiety, Fear of Strangers, Agoraphobia, Women News
Sara Benincasa

"Also I have panic attacks," I added quickly. "And I'm afraid of cars and buses and trains and planes. I mean, I rode in a car today but I really didn't want to."

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When Does Picky Eating Become Something To Worry About?

Kenneth L. Weiner, M.D., FAED, CEDS | Posted 11.04.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Eating Disorders Warning Signs, Eating Issues, Treatment of Eating Disorders, Picky Eating, Causes of Eating Disorders, Eating Disorders in Young Children, Eating Disorders in Children, Picky Eater, Healthy Living Health News, Mental Health, Healthy Living Mind, Healthy Kids, Parents-Childrens-Healthy-Lifestyle, Healthy Living News
Kenneth L. Weiner, M.D., FAED, CEDS

It's important to remember that because eating disorders in young children are emerging more frequently, severe selective eating can be an early indicator that a very serious illness is developing in some cases.

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