<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Laura Gaffney MD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Laura Gaffney]]></description><link>https://www.drlauragaffney.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:34:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.drlauragaffney.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to analyze media messages in relation to body image]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is important to understand how the media use different images to get you to buy their product. Oftentimes, the goal is to make you feel uncomfortable about yourself or some aspect of your life, so you feel the need to buy what they are selling. The following are important questions to ask yourself: Who constructed the message? What are the creative techniques, interactive features, or software used to create the message? Do people really look that way? What is the purpose of the message?...]]></description><link>https://www.drlauragaffney.com/post/how-to-analyze-media-messages-in-relation-to-body-image</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a316b36655fbab8670ff57b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:33:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>gaffneylr0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to know if you have binge eating disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[You eat in a relatively short period of time an amount of food more than most people would eat during a similar period of time. You have a sense of lack of control over eating during the episode. You eat more rapidly than normal. You eat until feeling uncomfortably full.  You eat large amounts of food when you don't feel hungry You eat alone because of embarrassment by how much you are eating. You feel disgusted with yourself, depressed or very guilty after eating. For more information:...]]></description><link>https://www.drlauragaffney.com/post/how-to-know-if-you-have-binge-eating-disorder</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a316a120e52c32cbe2fac2f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:24:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>gaffneylr0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Interconnection of Eating Disorders and Mental Health How Psychiatric Medications Influence Symptoms and Recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eating disorders and mental health conditions often exist side by side, creating a complex web of challenges for those affected. Understanding how these conditions interact and how psychiatric medications can influence symptoms is crucial for effective treatment and recovery. This post explores the relationship between eating disorders and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It also highlights the difficulties individuals face...]]></description><link>https://www.drlauragaffney.com/post/the-interconnection-of-eating-disorders-and-mental-health-how-psychiatric-medications-influence-symp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3168b40e52c32cbe2fa914</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:16:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d904bf_202c738cf2294ff0aed6588ae3b7fa08~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gaffneylr0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to know if you have an eating disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[You are afraid of weight gain You weigh yourself frequently You avoid certain foods You avoid eating in front of anyone or hide what you are eating You use laxatives, diuretics or make yourself vomit to lose weight You re afraid to miss a day of exercise even if you are sick You obsess about calories and/or fat grams For women, you no longer get your periods or have irregular periods For more information: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org]]></description><link>https://www.drlauragaffney.com/post/how-to-know-if-you-have-an-eating-disorder</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3162cfa18aa507f3c190d6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:54:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>gaffneylr0</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>