Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders

Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders addresses the intersection of eating disorders and the importance of treatment of clients with eating disorders and chronic illness, specific interventions, and resilience in a body that continues to change.

Tamie Gangloff, MA, MFT, holds a master's in clinical psychology from Antioch University in Santa Barbara. She works for a treatment center and is an adjunct professor.

Part 1: My Story with Chronic Illness, an Eating Disorder, Substance Abuse, and Trauma 1. My Backstory: Scoliosis, an Eating Disorder, Alcoholism, PTSD, and Spine Fusion Surgery Part 2: Definitions 2. What Is a Chronic Medical Condition and How Does It Relate to an Eating Disorder? 3. Chronic Pain and Pain Psychology 4. The Intersection of Body Image and Chronic Illness Part 3: Challenge 5. Invisible Disability 6. Grief 7. Pre- and Postoperative Mental Health Care 8. Chronic Illness, Medical Trauma, and PTSD Part 4: Managing and Treating Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders 9. Navigating Weight Stigma, Health System Pressures, and Self-Care Amid Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders 10. Recommended Treatment Modalities 11.From Specialists to Support: Key Steps in Finding the Ideal Medical Team 12. Sports Injury Versus Chronic Medical Condition-What's the Difference? Part 5: How Individuals Can Live with Chronic Illness and Manage Eating Disorders 13. Managing Energy Reserves for Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders 14. The Spectrum of Movement: From Fear to Joy 15. Impact of Chronic Illness on Relationships 16. Resilience and Quality of Life