Eating Disorders |
Eating Disorders |
Oct 27 2005, 07:47 PM
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Lauren loves YOU. Group: Member Posts: 2,357 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 32,793 |
EATING DISORDERS
Eating disorders are serious diseases that are strongly influenced by emotional and culture factors. Due to the stigma linked to these illnesses and insufficient information, many of the afflicted hide their suffering and are unaware of the consequences or how to seek help. Although these disorders are extremely life threatening, it IS possible to recover. *** There are 3 major types of eating disorders: - Anorexia Nervosa: classified by self-starvation and excessive weight loss.
Facts: + 0.5-1% of American women suffer from Anorexia, 1-5% of the general population have BED, and 1-2% of young women suffer from Bulimia. + Anorexia has the highest death rate of all mental health conditions; 5-20% of Anorexics will die. + Most people with eating disorders look like they are of normal weight. + Eating disorders are more likely to affect women (mostly from adolescence to the mid 20's) than men. *** Getting Treatment: Eating disorders require professional help. Early diagnosis and intervention can drastically improve recovery. Eating disorders that aren't treated early can become chronic, devastating, and fatal to one's health. But, remember YOU CAN GET TREATED AND YOU CAN RECOVER.
The National Eating Disorders Association 603 Stewart St., Suite 803, Seattle, WA 98101 Business Office: (206) 382-3587 Toll-free Information and Referral Helpline: (800) 931-2237 info@NationalEatingDisorders.org http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org |
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*mzkandi* |
Oct 27 2005, 07:50 PM
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Wow very good information, I will put this in our pinned topic.
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Oct 28 2005, 01:45 AM
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crushed. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 9,431 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 20,026 |
Thanks for typing up all this information Lauren.
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Oct 29 2005, 09:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 65 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 279,631 |
Good information.
I had an eating disorder over the summer. Kind of recovering. |
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Oct 29 2005, 12:43 PM
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ladybugs are hot <3 Group: Member Posts: 1,169 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 93,802 |
cool info =) everyone thinks i have one cuz im so skinny but my dr. said my metabolism is too fast. i eat like so much. everyone sees me eat a lot yet they're like ah Angel ur so skinny. so w/e my metabolism will slow down eventually
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*swtcherriipie* |
Oct 29 2005, 12:56 PM
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thats the last thing i need.. =S
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Oct 29 2005, 01:39 PM
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when you smile, i melt inside Group: Member Posts: 1,325 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 267,089 |
bleh, i did my speech on eating disorders last year, i should have done it this year instead with this info. xD
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Oct 29 2005, 09:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Posts: 8,274 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 8,001 |
Beautifully written.
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