Q. I've been struggling with eating disorders for about three years, and only a couple of my friends know about it. Recently, it's been getting worse, and I know that I need help. But I really don't want my parents to know because it will break their hearts. Is there any way to get treated without my parents finding out?
A. I can relate to how you want to do it on your own.
I hope that you can.
Please know that your parents love you very much.
Please try and believe that they already are trying to figure out how to help you...they just don't know what it is.
*it only breaks a parents heart when we don't let them in and let them help us!*
***When I needed help with a problem, I called all my family members and friends and told them what was going on, and what my plan of action was, asked them not to judge, and to just support me.***
(of course they cried, but they were relieved that they could be supportive and helpful!)
Good luck, and you are never alone.
There are groups, individual counseling, and treatment centers.
*anytime you see a doctor it's confidential.* ;)
Well here are some resource sites I found:
National Eating Disorders Association
The Role of Educators in Early Intervention of Eating Disorders ... Information on eating disorders and treatment referrals will be easier than ever ...
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Eating Disorders | Anorexia | Bulimia | Binge Eating Disorder ...
Resources on anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating, including signs and symptoms, recovery information, cultural issues, and treatment finder. Dedicated to ...
www.something-fishy.org - Cached
I hope that you can.
Please know that your parents love you very much.
Please try and believe that they already are trying to figure out how to help you...they just don't know what it is.
*it only breaks a parents heart when we don't let them in and let them help us!*
***When I needed help with a problem, I called all my family members and friends and told them what was going on, and what my plan of action was, asked them not to judge, and to just support me.***
(of course they cried, but they were relieved that they could be supportive and helpful!)
Good luck, and you are never alone.
There are groups, individual counseling, and treatment centers.
*anytime you see a doctor it's confidential.* ;)
Well here are some resource sites I found:
National Eating Disorders Association
The Role of Educators in Early Intervention of Eating Disorders ... Information on eating disorders and treatment referrals will be easier than ever ...
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Eating Disorders | Anorexia | Bulimia | Binge Eating Disorder ...
Resources on anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating, including signs and symptoms, recovery information, cultural issues, and treatment finder. Dedicated to ...
www.something-fishy.org - Cached
How do you overcome food addiction?
Q. I binge eat religiously. Who should I seek out for help? Is this something you'd bring up to a doctor? I feel as if I had a person or a group to discuss this with on a regular basis, it would help tremendously. Like A.A., only Binge Eaters Anonymous....advice?
A. Overeaters Anonymous if you're in a large city, especially in the Northeast U.S. There's plenty of binge eaters, so you will feel not alone any more.
Online support groups are out there too.
A doctor should know if it is a binge/purge cycle. Weight gain is a slow killer, but purging is a lot more dangerous.
Best wishes as you search.
Online support groups are out there too.
A doctor should know if it is a binge/purge cycle. Weight gain is a slow killer, but purging is a lot more dangerous.
Best wishes as you search.
How do you deal with impulses to binge?
Q. I have bipolar disorder, and my compulsion to binge is overpowering right now. However, I need to fit in a homemade wedding dress in a couple months. All I have to do is maintain my current weight. Help?
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A. contact a support group. you are welcome to contact me if you'd like. I am starting classes on eating disorders for this very same thing.
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