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A List of Eating Disorder Resources/Support & Info Sites
I thought I'd post to tell you all that I made a list on here of various websites that offer good info & support for people struggling with various types of Eating Disorders! You can find my list right here: {Eating Disorder Support, Info & Resources} I included sites around the world for various countries as well. :) I hope this helps!Facts and Statistics
Alcohol -Psychological traits such as impulsiveness, low self-esteem, or a need for approval can prompt inappropriate drinking. (APA, Understanding Alcohol Use Disorders and Their Treatment, 2001) -Alcohol abuse and alcoholism can worsen existing conditions such as depression or induce new problems such as memory loss, depression, or anxiety. (APA, Understanding Alcohol Use Disorders and Their Treatment, 2001) -More than 50% of Americans have at least one close relative with a drinking problem.All about eating disorders
Eating Disorders In a society that continues to prize thinness even as Americans become heavier than ever before, almost everyone worries about their weight at least occasionally. People with eating disorders take such concerns to extremes, developing abnormal eating habits that threaten their well-being and even their lives. This question-and-answer fact sheet explains how psychotherapy can help people recover from these increasingly common disorders.Top 10 Weirdest Prescription Drug Side Effects
Most of us take prescription drugs -- drugs that, by law, must be prescribed by a doctor -- at some point in our lives. If all goes well, the drug works for you as it's supposed to. But there's no "magic bullet," or drug that works the same for everyone without any risks or side effects.French Bill Takes Chic Out of Being Too Thin
I saw this in the NY Times.... I wonder if a bill in the US would work... http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/16/world/europe/16france.html?th&emc=th French Bill Takes Chic Out of Being Too Thin By DOREEN CARVAJAL Published: April 16, 2008 PARIS — In the capital of high fashion and ultrathin models, conservative French legislators adopted a pioneering law on Tuesday aimed at stifling a proliferation of Web sites that promote eating disorders with “thinspiration” and starvation tips.My Eating Disorder has taking over my life for too long!!!Can anyone help!!??
For the last 10 years I have struggled with anorexia, bulimia, and eating disorders not otherwise specified (when you have a lot of symptoms but don't fall under anorexia/bulimia). I was hospitalized my senior year of high school and did six months outpatient after that only to relapse about a year later. I lost a lot of weight again which made me feel soo empowered by my accomplishment.
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