A Psychoanalytic Perspective on Weight Watchers: A Journey into the Complexities of Control, Identity, and Desire
In recent decades, Weight Watchers (now rebranded as WW) has emerged as one of the most prominent weight loss programs worldwide. It offers a structured...
Sweet Escape: How Chocolate Can Mask Our Feelings, and How to Find Our True Taste
Chocolate. The temptation that calls to us when we’re stressed, sad, or even happy. But why? The answer, as complex as it may be, can...
“Perfect Hunger”: Eating Disorders, Egotism, and the Optimization of the Self
“The ego is not master in its own house.” — Sigmund Freud, Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalysis (1917) In the consulting room, the theme often arises...
“Chasing the High: The Addictive Longing for Happiness in Eating Disorders and Addictions”
In the consulting room, we often hear a familiar refrain—spoken or unspoken—by patients struggling with eating disorders or addictions: “If only I could feel good...
“Sitting Through Silence: Countertransference, Apathy, and the Frozen Time of Eating Disorders”
In the analytic work with patients suffering from eating disorders, we often encounter a peculiar emotional atmosphere. Sessions may be filled with silence, precision, and...
Polishing Mirrors: The Unseen Wounds Behind Perfectionism
What Lies Behind Perfectionism? A Psychoanalytic Dive Beneath the Shine Perfectionism often masquerades as ambition, discipline, or even self-respect. On the surface, it gleams with...
Stuck in the Mirror: The Psychoanalytic Journey from External Validation to Inner Freedom
Imagine standing in front of a mirror, endlessly adjusting your appearance, constantly searching for the perfect angle, the most flattering light. You try to see...
The Gym Paradox: The Unconscious Struggles of Limits, Comparison, and Self-Image
Many people view the gym as a place for physical transformation and personal growth. For some, however, the gym becomes a battleground where the internal...
Beneath the Surface: The Role of Splitting in Eating Disorders and How It Unfolds in Therapy
In the world of eating disorders, patients often struggle with internal chaos, feelings of worthlessness, and a deep sense of emotional fragmentation. One psychological defense...
Feeding the Addiction: Why Patients with Eating Disorders Often Choose Partners Struggling with Addiction
In the complex world of eating disorders, the relationship dynamics that form around them are often just as intricate and telling as the behaviors surrounding...