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Bridget Clerkin

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Bridget has more than 10 years of professional writing experience, with roles in journalism and content creation. She built her background in health and wellness-related knowledge working for a variety of medical websites and has been published by WebMD, Princeton University, and Duquesne School of Nursing, among others. She has also written research pieces for several medical or nursing magazines, on topics spanning addiction recovery, mental health, holistic nursing, and prenatal health.

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Articles by Bridget Clerkin

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Eating disorder relapse: Signs, triggers, and what to do

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that develop from a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. This can make it particularly difficult to overcome an eating disorder, and setbacks or relapses are common.

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Why does anorexia bloating occur?

While not an official medical term, “anorexia bloating” can be used to describe bloating that occurs as a...

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How to find a therapist for eating disorders

Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge eating disorder (BED) are...

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What is neuroplasticity?

The ability to change and adapt is often considered essential to mental health. But it’s also a critical...

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What is anorexia athletica?

Many people have heard of eating disorders like bulimia nervosa (BN) or anorexia nervosa (AN), but these...

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What is drunkorexia?

"Drunkorexia" may sound like a made-up word, but the condition is very real and potentially very dangerous.

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What causes bulimia nervosa?

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a serious eating disorder that revolves around cycles of binge eating and purging...

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What causes binge eating disorder?

Binge eating disorder (BED) is a serious mental health condition marked by episodes of binge eating, where...

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What are bulimia teeth?

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a serious mental health disorder involving cycles of binge eating and purging...

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Unrealistic beauty standards and body dysmorphic disorder treatment

While eating disorders like anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge eating disorder (BED)...

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Understanding picky eaters

Many young children are very selective about which foods they will eat. Although...

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How to find a binge eating disorder treatment plan

Treatment plans for binge eating disorder (BED)—or other eating disorders and mental health conditions—are...

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Night eating syndrome treatment

Night eating syndrome (NES) may not be as well-known as other eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and...

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Treating ARFID and autism

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder that involves extreme picky eating...

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The truth about laxatives for weight loss

Using laxatives in an attempt to lose weight is a form of disordered eating that can lead to significant...

The prevalence of eating disorders among college athletes

There are many benefits to being a college athlete. This group tends to report higher rates of physical...

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The link between autism and eating disorders

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can affect many aspects of a person’s life, including their eating behaviors...

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The limitations of using BMI for anorexia diagnosis

The body mass index (BMI) is a calculation made by comparing someone's weight and height. It's sometimes...

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Susie Walking Bear Yellowtail: A pioneer in public health and Indigenous medicine

A career in healthcare often involves dressing wounds, dispensing medication, and administering other types...

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Signs you need treatment for anorexia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a serious eating disorder that can have many detrimental effects on someone's...

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Signs and symptoms of starvation

Malnutrition is an unfortunate and potentially dangerous condition that impacts the ways the body is able...

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Refeeding syndrome and anorexia

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a dangerous eating disorder that requires specialized care and treatment to overcome.

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What is purging disorder?

Purging disorder is an eating disorder that involves purging to lose weight or change...

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Men with Anorexia: Symptoms, signs and treatment help

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a dangerous eating disorder that impacts all facets of mental, emotional, and...

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Medication for eating disorders

Eating disorders are highly complex conditions, often developed from a combination of biological, mental...

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The health benefits of pet ownership

Coming home to a fur baby or animal companion can feel like coming home to unconditional love. And the...

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How yoga can improve mental health & help with eating disorder recovery

Practiced for thousands of years, yoga has long been heralded for its potential to improve mental, physical...

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Meditation and eating disorder recovery

Practicing meditation can help with internal healing by offering the opportunity to bring mind, body, and...

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Why the keto diet can be dangerous

The keto diet has risen in popularity over the last decade, being hailed not only as a method to lose...

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Is anorexia a disease?

The medical field is based on science, but while the facts derived from this world are often considered...

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How the hunger scale is used in eating disorder treatment

The hunger scale—sometimes called the hunger fullness scale or hunger satiety scale—is used in many intuitive

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How to stop thinking about food

Food is an essential part of life. We need to have it every day, and we couldn’t live without it, so it’s...

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How to stop "overeating"

From holidays and celebrations to special occasions, many people indulge in eating a bigger meal than...

Tips about shopping for clothes in eating disorder recovery

Eating disorder recovery has many ups and downs, but one place people may not expect to get stuck is...

How to help someone with an eating disorder

If you know someone who's struggling with an eating disorder, you may feel an array of emotions, from...

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How to help someone with anorexia nervosa

If you’ve found yourself on this page, it’s likely because someone in your life has anorexia nervosa (AN)...

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How to help a friend with an eating disorder

If you're having the thought, "I think my friend has an eating disorder," but aren't sure what to do about...

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How to maintain a healthy eating schedule in college

College can be one of the most exciting transitions in a person’s life. For many, it provides the first...

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The devastating effects of fat shaming

Some biases around weight have become so deeply ingrained in society that they’ve almost become invisible...

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Exposure therapy for eating disorder treatment

Exposure therapy is a type of therapy used to treat numerous mental health conditions, including eating...

What is exercise addiction?

There’s no doubt that our bodies require regular movement to function at their healthiest level. But it is...

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What type of treatment is recommended for eating disorders?

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can impact all aspects of someone's physical...

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What are the common eating disorder symptoms and signs?

Just as every person is different, so is every experience of an eating disorder. Different conditions can...

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Therapy for eating disorders

Overcoming an eating disorder can be a long and challenging journey. But there are many types of therapy...

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Dr. Susan La Flesche: The First Peoples’ first physician

On the long arc of history, there is always a “first person” to achieve great accomplishments. However, few...

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Does anorexia cause diabetes?

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a common eating disorder that can seriously impact someone's mental, physical, and...

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Learning to develop distress tolerance skills

Life can be challenging, as it’s full of ups and downs, meaning most people will have to navigate through...

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How to be a supportive partner when dating someone with bulimia nervosa

A strong support system is one of the most important tools a person can have when recovering from an eating...

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Cognitive emotional behavioral therapy

Cognitive emotional behavioral therapy (CEBT) is a talk therapy treatment that can help with many mental...

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Chew and spit disorder (CHSP)

While some people with eating disorders strictly limit their food intake, and others struggle with...

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Can you prevent anorexia nervosa?

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a complex eating disorder, developing from a mixture of factors rooted in...

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Can you be addicted to exercise?

Exercise is an important part of health and wellness for both the body and mind. For years, it’s been...

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Recognizing bulimia nervosa symptoms in teenagers

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a dangerous eating disorder that affects people of all ages, but the condition can...

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Tips for recovering from bulimia nervosa at home

Although experiencing bulimia nervosa (BN), a serious eating disorder, can be challenging and scary, many...

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Bulimia nervosa in men

Bulimia nervosa (BN) may be one of the most widely-recognized eating disorders in the United States...

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Understanding body shaming: Causes, effects, and how to combat It

When someone judges, stigmatizes, or negatively criticizes someone based solely on their body shape, size...

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10 body image affirmations

Eating disorders are often recognized by their physical symptoms, but some of the most harmful aspects of...

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The relationship between bipolar disorder and eating disorders

Eating disorders are complex conditions caused by many different interlocking factors. But some issues are...

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What is binge eating disorder (BED)?

Binge eating disorder (BED) is a mental health condition marked by frequent episodes of binge eating, or...

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What causes lanugo hair in anorexia?

The disordered eating patterns involved with anorexia nervosa (AN) can impact nearly every function of the...

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Antidepressants and bulimia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a debilitating and dangerous eating disorder that can lead to numerous health...

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Anorexia nervosa and brain fog: What is it?

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a serious mental health condition, which can manifest as any number of complications.

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Anorexia health risks and dangers

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a serious eating disorder that can result in a variety of medical complications...

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Anorexia among the elderly

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is one of the most well-known and widely recognized eating disorders, but there are...

7 ways to teach your child mindful eating

It’s no secret that family has a huge influence on a person's relationship with food. From a very young age...