<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpringSource]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/blog-educational-content</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:29:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.springsourcecenter.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Eating Disorders Can Occur At Any Age]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a persistent assumption that eating disorders are something people grow out of, or something that only happens in adolescence. For a lot of adults quietly struggling with food, that assumption makes it even harder to recognize what's happening, let alone ask for help. A Different Stage of Life, Different Pressures Midlife brings its own kind of upheaval — shifting roles, changing bodies, caregiving responsibilities, career transitions, and questions about identity and purpose that can...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/eating-disorders-can-occur-at-any-age</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4576f39451c85f3f8c8df9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:56:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28fed2f3c95f4589a1259daaedda1b0f.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eating Disorders in Higher Weight Bodies &#38; Why They're Often Missed]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a persistent myth that eating disorders look a certain way, and that they only happen in thin or visibly underweight bodies. That myth has real consequences: people in higher weight bodies are frequently overlooked when it comes to eating disorder diagnosis and care, even when they're experiencing serious symptoms. Rethinking What a Higher Weight Eating Disorder Is When someone in an average or higher weight body experiences restriction, bingeing, purging, or compulsive exercise, it's...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/eating-disorders-in-higher-weight-bodies-why-they-re-often-missed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4576f39451c85f3f8c8dfb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:59:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4024ea_2e04bad7a4ab43e8a6f81919010d2225~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding OSFED: When Your Experience Doesn't Fit a Textbook Category]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever wondered whether your relationship with food is "bad enough" to be a real problem, this may resonate with you. What Is OSFED? Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder (OSFED) is a clinical diagnosis for people who are clearly struggling with an eating disorder, but whose symptoms don't fit neatly into anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, or binge eating disorder. It replaced the older term "Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified" in the DSM-5 — a change that recognized eating...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/understanding-osfed-when-your-experience-doesn-t-fit-a-textbook-category</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4576f39451c85f3f8c8dfe</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:33:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4024ea_823d12d2a3264887a0b3031f99f3ad34~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding ARFID: When Eating Feels Like a Daily Struggle]]></title><description><![CDATA[If mealtimes bring anxiety, dread, or a sense of being trapped by a short list of "safe foods," you're not alone, and there's a name for what you may be experiencing. What Is ARFID? ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is an eating disorder in which a person avoids or restricts food in ways that can lead to nutritional deficits, weight loss, stalled growth, or significant interference with daily life. Unlike anorexia or bulimia, ARFID isn't driven by fear of weight gain or body...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/understanding-arfid-when-eating-feels-like-a-daily-struggle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4576f39451c85f3f8c8df3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:29:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_544404cd9da74cf08f1dc058ce7884c5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Binge Eating Disorder Really Feels Like]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever felt out of control around food and then drowned in shame afterward, you're far from alone — and what you're experiencing has a name and a path forward. What Is Binge Eating Disorder? Binge eating disorder involves recurring episodes of eating that feel out of control, often followed by distress. A binge may involve eating rapidly, eating past comfort, eating when not physically hungry, or eating in secret out of embarrassment. Many people feel guilt, sadness, or shame...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/understanding-binge-eating-disorder-what-it-is-and-why-it-happens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4576f39451c85f3f8c8df7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:42:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_818237924db240b1a6eb30ac2a350c36~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Bulimia Nervosa: An Overview]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Is Bulimia Nervosa? Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder marked by recurring episodes of binge eating followed by behaviors meant to compensate for that intake. These may include self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives or diuretics, fasting, or compulsive exercise. Bulimia often overlaps with other eating disorder experiences such as binge eating disorder or anorexia nervosa. Binge episodes are often accompanied by a sense of urgency or loss of control. They are not simply about...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/understanding-bulimia-nervosa-an-overview</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4576f39451c85f3f8c8df0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:40:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_607fae086ac24fb38887206ee2b0f420~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Anorexia Nervosa: An Overview]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Is Anorexia Nervosa? Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by restriction of food intake, intense fear of weight gain, and a distorted experience of body shape or weight. Over time, eating less begins to feel necessary for emotional safety. Thoughts about food, numbers, and control become constant. Anorexia is not a diet that went too far. It is an illness that alters perception, decision-making, and self-worth. Denial and minimization are common — not because someone is...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/understanding-anorexia-nervosa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4576f39451c85f3f8c8df8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:39:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_4309ddbfc8d644519ce3071c310207e6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Addiction Recovery: Biology, the Nervous System &#38; Why Willpower Isn’t Enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to struggling with substances or compulsive behaviors, society often broadcasts a deeply harmful narrative: that recovery is simply a matter of willpower, discipline, or moral character. This overlooks the reality that addiction is a matter of biology, shaped by experience. The Role of the Nervous System Addiction is deeply rooted in the brain's reward and stress systems. What begins as relief—from anxiety, pain, emotional overwhelm, boredom, or disconnection—can gradually...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/biology-pain-and-the-nervous-system-why-willpower-isn-t-enough-for-addiction-recovery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4576f39451c85f3f8c8dfa</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:29:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4024ea_0b645e47f38a470caa93ee7b0020d0bb~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond "Eat Less, Move More": How Biology, Life Stages, and Environment Shape Our Bodies]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades, diet culture has sold us a remarkably simple equation: weight management is just a matter of discipline, math, and willpower. We are told that if we just try harder, track closer, and restrict more, the numbers on the scale will yield. But if you have spent years trapped in an exhausting cycle of chronic dieting and losing weight only to regain it, you already know the truth that psychological science is finally shouting from the rooftops: weight is incredibly complex, and it is...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/beyond-eat-less-move-more-how-biology-life-stages-and-environment-shape-our-bodies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4576f39451c85f3f8c8df1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:19:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4024ea_9318808f4b484428912cfbc44f31d674~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-Functioning Depression: Symptoms, Burnout, and How to Get Help]]></title><description><![CDATA[You're keeping up with work, showing up for your family, and checking things off your list. But inside, something feels persistently off — a low-grade exhaustion, a sense of emptiness, a feeling that you're going through the motions without really being present. This experience has a name: high-functioning depression. And it's more common than most people realize. What Is High-Functioning Depression? High-functioning depression is not an official clinical diagnosis, but it describes a...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/high-functioning-depression-symptoms-burnout-and-how-to-get-help</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4576f39451c85f3f8c8dfc</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 21:46:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4024ea_4e61b21ec4d140bab038f06512d94d92~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Depression: An Overview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Depression is more than sadness. Understanding it clearly — its nature, its causes, and what recovery can look like — can be a first step toward meaningful change. What Is Depression? Depression is a mood disorder that affects how you think, feel, and experience the world. It can change your energy, your motivation, your sleep, and your sense of self. It often narrows life, making even small tasks feel heavy and draining. Depression is not a personal failing or a sign of weakness. It is a...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/understanding-depression</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4576f39451c85f3f8c8dfd</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 21:22:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4024ea_f3fa199f60aa4b578f54050ec07d358b~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treating Relational Trauma in Therapy: What is Rupture &#38; Repair?]]></title><description><![CDATA[All human relationships include moments of misunderstanding or disconnection. These moments are called ruptures. For many people with trauma histories, ruptures feel dangerous. Past experiences may have taught them that conflict leads to rejection, punishment, or abandonment. Healing from relational trauma requires more than insight. It requires new experiences of safety in relationships, and the therapeutic relationship itself is one of the most powerful vehicles for healing. In therapy, we...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/treating-relational-trauma-in-therapy-what-is-rupture-repair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4576f39451c85f3f8c8df4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 19:09:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4024ea_aaf3421ff50d4729840dc1b56ddf5dc9~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Mood Disorder Symptoms Reflect Nervous System States]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you live with a mood disorder, it can be very easy to fall into the trap of self-blame. You might find yourself asking, "Why can't I just get out of bed?" or "Why do I feel so irritable?" We are often taught that mood is entirely in our heads—a storm of negative thoughts we should be able to reason our way out of. However, modern psychological science shows that mood is not just a set of thoughts. It is also a direct reflection of the state of your nervous system. When your body...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/when-mood-disorder-symptoms-reflect-nervous-system-states</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4576f39451c85f3f8c8df2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 21:20:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4024ea_74476fccb17141fbab0e9a53c8525415~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do I Have Anxiety? Understanding the Signs, Sensations, and What They Mean]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anxiety is one of the most common mental health experiences, yet many people don’t realize they’re living with it. Because anxiety can blend into your daily routine, it’s easy to assume that constant worry, tension, or restlessness is simply “how you are.” But anxiety is more than stress — it’s a pattern of thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations that can affect your well‑being in ways you might not expect. This guide is designed to help you understand what anxiety can look and feel like,...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/do-i-have-anxiety-understanding-the-signs-sensations-and-what-they-mean</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4576f39451c85f3f8c8df5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:00:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4024ea_4977e2a0fb3b412c9db0e7cb568bc02e~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Invisible Struggle: Understanding Atypical Anorexia]]></title><description><![CDATA[In our culture, there is a dangerous myth that you must be visibly underweight to be "sick enough" for an anorexia diagnosis. This myth leaves thousands of people suffering in silence. Atypical anorexia, a subtype of anorexia nervosa recognized within the DSM-5 category of "Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders" (OSFED), involves the same restrictive patterns, the same intense fear of weight gain, and the same relentless preoccupation with food as classic anorexia. The only difference...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/the-invisible-struggle-understanding-atypical-anorexia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4576f39451c85f3f8c8df6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:01:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4024ea_261c5af532d24e9689f55a1203fb8fdd~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Medications and Eating Disorders: A Complicated Relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[By now, most people have heard of GLP-1 medications and know someone who is using them. Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic are names that have moved from prescription pads into everyday conversation, appearing in news headlines, social media feeds, and dinner table discussions with a speed that reflects just how much cultural weight we collectively attach to the question of body size. The public conversation around these medications has focused, understandably, on their metabolic benefits and weight...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/glp1-medications-eating-disorders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5e3eed1931e2c84677a5de</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:35:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Am I So Hard on Myself? Understanding the Inner Critic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people know the voice of the inner critic well, even if they have never given it a name. It shows up in the morning when you look in the mirror. It arrives uninvited after a difficult conversation at work, replaying every word you wish you had said differently. It is there when you eat something you told yourself you would not eat, when you lose your temper with someone you love, when you fall short of something you were certain you should have been able to manage. It is the voice that...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/inner-critic-why-am-i-so-hard-on-myself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5e3b30bde4c2883f5376d9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:25:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Eating: Why It Happens and What It’s Trying to Tell You]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many people, emotional eating is something they struggle with in secret. It might look like reaching for food after a long day, eating past fullness without fully realizing it in the moment, or feeling pulled toward certain foods when emotions feel overwhelming, dull, or hard to describe. Sometimes people will say “I’m eating my feelings,” often with a tone of frustration or self-judgment. Emotional eating is not a failure of willpower. It is often a reflection of how your system has...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/emotional-eating-why-it-happens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5e41341139054948e5574f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:03:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatphobia, Body Positivity, and GLP-1 Medications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can You Love Your Body and Still Want to Lose Weight? For most of my adult life, I carried between 30 and 90 pounds above what doctors considered my optimal weight, even though I ran marathons in my 30s and did nearly everything I was told should work. For many people, conversations about weight feel impossible to win. If you want to change your body, you risk being seen as rejecting body positivity or giving in to cultural pressure. If you practice acceptance, you may worry that you are...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/fatphobia-body-positivity-glp1-mental-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5e4aa51931e2c84677c4fc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>art81673</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What If Recovery Isn’t the Shore?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have lived with an eating disorder for over twenty-five years. What began as a ripple—a quiet desire to feel in control and make sense of the chaos—slowly seeped into every corner of my life. On the surface, I appeared to have it all together, but underneath the eating disorder pulled like a ceaseless undertow. I became adept at treading water, presenting as functional while quietly being carried out to sea. Most people never saw how much effort it took simply to stay afloat. For much of my...]]></description><link>https://www.springsourcecenter.com/post/rethinking-eating-disorder-recovery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5e47bb1931e2c84677bd23</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Johanna Scoglio (she/her), M.Ed., MBA</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>