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Why Finding an Eating Disorder Therapist is Important
Ever been in a therapy session and had your therapist say things like “you look so healthy!” or “Have you tried to cut out sugar?” or “I’ve heard good things about Ozempic”? If you deal… Read more
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How Nutrition Affects Cognitive Health
We’ve all been told that eating a healthy diet is important, but how exactly does nutrition affect our brains? The brain is one of the most important organs in the body, allowing us to enable… Read more
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Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Bipolar Disorder
There are many similarities between borderline personality disorder (BPD) and bipolar disorder, but these mental health conditions greatly differ in their causes, symptoms, and treatments. It’s important to understand the difference between these two mental… Read more
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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It is a brain disorder that gradually damages memory, thinking, learning, and behavior. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease comprises about 60-80% of dementia cases.… Read more
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Stress Effects on the Body and Mind
Stress is the body’s and mind’s reaction to a challenging or threatening stimulus. The three main types of stress people experience are acute stress, episodic stress, and chronic stress. Acute stress is a short-term response to… Read more
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Muscle Dysmorphia Amongst Men
Muscle dysmorphia is a subtype of Body Dysmorphic Disorder that is defined by a persistent belief that one’s body is too small or not lean enough, despite having an objectively normal or highly muscular build.… Read more
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Why Do We Participate in Emotional Eating?
Emotional eating refers to eating, usually in a surplus, in response to emotions rather than to satisfy hunger. Although emotional eating usually occurs when an individual relies on food for comfort to cope with negative… Read more
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The Dangers of Orthorexia
Orthorexia is a form of disordered eating first coined by Dr. Steven Bratman in 1997. It describes an obsession with eating “clean” and healthy foods to a degree that causes physical and emotional harm. The… Read more
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Post-Graduation Blues
Graduation is usually seen as one of the happiest and rewarding times of your life. However, many graduates have a difficult time processing this milestone. Post-graduation blues or depression is an extremely common stage in… Read more
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The Impact of “What I Eat in a Day” Videos
“What I Eat in a Day” videos have quickly become a hot topic in popular social media platforms. This trend attracts millions of people seeking meal ideas, health advice, and a sense of belonging or… Read more
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Sleep Deprivation and Mental Health
Sleep is that blissful moment in the night where no responsibilities, worries, and fears can reach you. The only thing your body is focused on is rest and relaxation. It’s a time when your mind… Read more
Welcome to my blog!
I’m Annie Kuni (Melman), LMFT with over 10 years of experience as a therapist. I specialize in Eating Disorders, Trauma, and EMDR. I founded the group practice of True Self Therapy to create a hub of excellent therapists in California.

