“Physicians and the general public have had this long-term belief that midlife women are somehow immune to eating disorders. That’s just not true.” In fact, more and more women who are middle aged or older are reaching out for help with disordered eating – with numbers only continuing to rise.

Life can be challenging, frustrating, upsetting, and sometimes downright maddening. Therapy can help. And online therapy makes it easier than ever to access the specialized support you need.

How do you know when to pull the trigger and make that first appointment with a therapist? You want change, but don’t know if it’s all quite serious enough to bring in a therapist. Here are four things you might want to consider if you’re thinking about trying therapy.

Everyone is expecting you to be merry and thankful. And while you may certainly experience joy during the season, you may also be feeling a lot of other emotions - everything from worry to grief to anger. It’s suddenly not the most wonderful time of the year.