“I Barely Ate Today”: Psychoanalytic Reflections on Friends Who Brag About Eating Less
It’s a familiar scene: sitting with friends, someone casually mentions they’ve “hardly eaten all day,” or they boast about skipping lunch. The comment is often...
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...
“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...
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...
The Mirror Within: The Psychoanalytic Struggle of Self-Regulation and Its Impact on Relationships
In today’s fast-paced, constantly connected world, the ability to self-regulate—both emotionally and mentally—has become a critical skill for navigating life. Self-regulation involves the capacity to...
Behind the Mirror: The Father Wound, Self-Worth, and the Search for External Validation
In the age of curated Instagram feeds and filtered selfies, it’s not uncommon for people to feel the pressure to conform to certain beauty standards....
Chasing Shadows: Why the Hot-and-Cold Game in Relationships Feels So Addictive
Have you ever found yourself irresistibly drawn to someone who seems emotionally distant one minute, only to be completely engaged the next? Perhaps you’ve been...
Chasing the High: The Unconscious Attraction to Chaos and Control in Bulimia and Drug Use
Attraction can often feel like a mystery, especially when the people we find ourselves drawn to don’t align with what we consciously believe we need...
The Mirror and the Choice: How Our Self-Worth Shapes the Partners We Choose
In the complex dance of relationships, the person we choose to be with often reflects something deeply personal about how we see ourselves. The idea...