The Unbearable Reflection: Psychoanalytic Thoughts on Avoiding Mirrors
Most of us glance at the mirror in passing—straighten our hair, check our collar, move on. But for some, the mirror is not a neutral...
The Empty Plate: Why Some of Us Can’t Leave a Crumb Behind
“Finish your plate.” Many of us grew up hearing these words at the family table. For some, it was a gentle encouragement not to waste...
Love at the Table: Eating Disorders, Veganism, Carnivore, and the Drama of Relationships
When two people sit down to eat together, more than food is on the table. Meals are rituals of intimacy, belonging, and recognition. They can...
Between Flesh and Leaf: Why Our Diets Speak the Language of the Unconscious
When people argue about food—whether plants or meat should rule the plate—it often sounds like a clash of facts: health, environment, ethics. But beneath the...
Understanding Eating Disorders Beyond Behavior
Much of the public discourse around eating disorders focuses on behavior: restricting, bingeing, purging, compulsive exercise. While these actions are visible and often distressing, they...
The Body as Mirror: A Psychoanalytic View on Body Image
In a culture that prizes appearance, optimization, and self-control, our relationship with the body is rarely neutral. For many, body image is not merely about...
Why High-Achievers Struggle with Food: A Psychoanalytic Perspective
In a culture that celebrates perfection, control, and productivity, high achievement is often seen as the ultimate success. Yet, beneath the polished surface of many...
The Battle of the Unfinished Plate and the Overstuffed Pantry: A Psychoanalytic Exploration of Food Consumption and the Fear of Wasting
Food waste and overconsumption are two paradoxical behaviors that plague modern society. On one hand, there are those who habitually purchase excessive amounts of food,...
Anorexia Nervosa und Bulimie in der psychotherapeutischen Praxis: Verantwortung, Kooperation und therapeutische Grenzen
Essstörungen wie Anorexia nervosa und Bulimia nervosa stellen in der psychotherapeutischen Praxis besondere Herausforderungen dar. Insbesondere für Therapeut:innen in privater Niederlassung ist es wichtig, ihre...
The Silent Storm: Unpacking the Psychological Links Between High Blood Pressure, Obesity, and Eating Disorders
High blood pressure, obesity, and eating disorders—three seemingly disparate health issues—are often treated separately in medical contexts. However, when examined through a psychological lens, the...