Eating disorders

Eating Disorders Soar: One Woman’s Campaign for Women to Cherish Themselves

Eating Disorders Soar: One Woman’s Campaign for Women to Cherish Themselves — From http://www.marianewfield.co.uk: 40% of 9-10 year old girls have tried to lose weight, 78% of 17 year old girls are unhappy with their bodies1, and 37% o…


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Inpatient vs Outpatient for Eating Disorders?

Question by AskAJ: Inpatient vs outpatient for eating disorders?
I was diagnosed with anorexia a few months ago and now want to get help, what are the pros and cons of each? Thanks 🙂

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Pro-Anorexia Sites Asking Users for Money

Pro-anorexia sites asking users for money
… for people to hear." Instead, Beat experts encourage sufferers who are feeling isolated to turn to other supportive websites such as theirs [www.b-eat.co.uk] where they can get safe, free help for their… Continue reading

Anxiety, Desire for Control Can Be at Root of Anorexia

Anxiety, desire for control can be at root of anorexia
Geraud said it's common for eating disorders, substance abuse and mood disorders such as depression or anxiety to coexist. “There are often pre-existing anxiety disorders in people who develop eating… Continue reading

Eating Disorder Clinic Question?

Question by Jade: Eating disorder clinic question?
I’m talking for those who suffered with Anorexia and are in the adolence age category (13-18).
I want a general overview and then:
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A Drug to Treat Anorexia?

A Drug To Treat Anorexia?
Autism and anorexia have wildly different public faces. The stereotype of an autistic person is a little boy obsessed with trains or a brilliant coder with no social life, while the eating disorder victim… Continue reading

Eating Disorder Expert Interviewed on Vancouver Talk Show

Eating Disorder Expert Interviewed on Vancouver Talk Show — Michelle Morand, MA, RCC, Specialist in recovery for Eating Disorders of all kinds, is interviewed by Veteran Talk Show Host Fanny Kiefer in Vancouver. The C…


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Coping With Eating Disorders

Coping with Eating Disorders
Feb. 23 through March 1 is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. UConn Today discussed the symptoms, the treatment, and how to help with Elizabeth Cracco, a psychologist and director of UConn's Counseling and Mental Health Services,… Continue reading

Night Sweats and Eating Disorders…?

Question by bob: night sweats and eating disorders…?
ok i started having night sweats last month for like 3-4 days and then they stopped. 2 days ago, i started having them again. i sorta have a problem with… Continue reading

Eating Disorder & Counselling???

Question by jujubeans: eating disorder & counselling???
Eh, hi i was wodering what an ed counsellor would ask you in you 1st meeting with them?
Also they can’t force you to see a psychiatrist can they? or force… Continue reading