About food addiction
Have you ever reached for cookies, candy, ice cream, or another sweet food after an emotionally difficult day? Sometimes hunger is responsible. Sometimes it is habit, convenience, poor sleep, or simply enjoying something sweet. But for some people, cravings can also become connected with stress, difficult emotions, and past traumatic experiences. The relationship between trauma … Read more
Cravings can feel powerful, especially when someone is hungry, tired, stressed, or adjusting to new routines during recovery. One simple strategy that may help some people start the day with greater stability is eating a breakfast that contains adequate protein. Protein is not a cure for addiction, and breakfast cannot eliminate substance cravings. However, a … Read more
Recovery from substance use disorder involves more than stopping alcohol or drugs. Physical health, mental health, relationships, medications, reproductive health, and access to healthcare can all influence a person’s recovery journey. For people who can become pregnant, birth control may be an important part of that larger picture. Birth control does not generally cause or … Read more
Beyoncé is often associated with confidence, beauty, physical fitness, and powerful performances. Yet her public comments over the years reveal a more complicated relationship with body image. Like many women, she has experienced criticism about her weight, pressure to meet appearance expectations, and the physical changes associated with pregnancy and motherhood. Her journey offers an … Read more
For decades, Oprah Winfrey has lived with something millions of people understand: the emotional burden of struggling with weight while feeling judged for the size and appearance of your body. The difference was that Oprah experienced much of that struggle in front of a worldwide audience. Her changing weight became entertainment-news material, magazine headlines, jokes, … Read more
Celebrity life is often associated with wealth, success, glamorous events, and seemingly unlimited opportunities. Yet behind the carefully managed public image, celebrities can experience the same substance use disorders, mental health challenges, trauma, grief, relationship problems, and emotional distress as anyone else. In some cases, the pressures surrounding fame can create additional barriers to recognizing … Read more
Feeling exhausted, emotionally drained, unmotivated, or desperate for relief can make someone wonder: Am I burned out, or is something more serious happening? Burnout and addiction can sometimes look similar from the outside. Both may involve changes in mood, declining performance, withdrawal from other people, disrupted sleep, irritability, and difficulty managing everyday responsibilities. They are … Read more
Recovery stories can be powerful. Hearing someone describe overcoming addiction may provide hope to people who are struggling and remind families that meaningful change is possible. Social media has made these stories more visible than ever, with celebrities, influencers, treatment advocates, and everyday people sharing their experiences publicly. But not every recovery story should automatically … Read more
Celebrity recovery stories are often presented publicly as inspiring transformations. What audiences do not always see is that recovery can include setbacks, and relapse may occur privately long before anyone outside a person’s inner circle realizes something has changed. For celebrities, maintaining privacy may be even more complicated because careers, contracts, public expectations, financial responsibilities, … Read more
Starting a diet can feel surprisingly easy. The first few days may bring motivation, careful meal planning, and confidence that this time will be different. Then hunger increases, stress takes over, cravings set in, a social event disrupts the plan, or one unplanned meal leads to thoughts of giving up completely. Why is sticking to … Read more