Eating Disorders Anorexia and Bulimia

Anorexia & Bulimia Family Support Group. "Do you know of someone who suffers from Anorexia and or Bulimia! This is a Group specifically for Parents, Family Members and Friends. (Not For those that suffer from a Psychological Eating Disorder)

This Group was founded in 1992 and has been active on Yahoo group�s since1997. We are an organization dedicated to assisting Family Members, Parents, Siblings and Friends to cope with a person that suffers from Anorexia and/or Bulimia.

We offer support by our professionals each in their own field.
We aim is to educate family members, neutralize the anger and guilt and we will show you how you can develop new coping strategies, which then will create a healthy environment for the sufferer to recover in.

We have been associated with both sufferers and their families for the past ten years. We realize the necessity for a support group for Parents, Family Members and Friends to enable them to cope with the sufferer. We discuss medical complications that are associated with the disorder, treatment options, which includes long term Psychotherapy, Psychiatry, Pharmacological management its short term and long term effect, including alternative treatment options.

Your true identity and e-mail address is confidential and may not be viewed by any member of this group."
Anorexia_bulimia_sufferers. "This group is for people who need support from people who understand what it's like to be anorexic or bulimic, or both, you don't have to be in recovery but you do have to respect others who are, by not talking about calories and numbers, just vent your feelings."
Autoimmuneanorexiabulimiagroup � A support group for those who suffer from any kind of autoimmune group, and have or had an eating disorder. "This is a family-like support group for people who have not only suffered from an eating disorder,, such as anorexia and bulimia and overeating, but have .or are suffering from an autoimmune disease such as lupus, fibromyalgia, CFIDS etc. I myself suffered from anorexia and bulimia for many years, and I now have 5 years of recovery. I have also developed an autoimmune disorder possibly due to all the damage I did to my body from the anorexia and bulimia. Not all people develop autoimmune diseases, but there is a correlation between the two. You will get lots of support and tender loving care here, and you may discuss anything that pertains to the above disorders. All who are not sure you have the above disorders, may also participate. Its also an educational and informative group, that can hopefully help coping with these disorders. So please join, and put in your feedback, and get alot of attention.And finally, this is a list where participation by all members is encouraged-that is where the TLC comes in."
BeingSick � A global community of loving people who understand what its like to be sick or care for a loved one. "We are a community of loving supportive people who understand what its like to be sick. We live with illness, injury, disability, or care for those that do. This group is a place where you are free to be yourself. Share your frustrations about being sick, friendships, family, and just about anything! We are the family who understands when no one else does! We live your life too! You are welcome to post in HTML, colors, send links, web pages, poems, inspiration, e-cards, jokes, chat in our chat room anytime! We are non-denominational, welcoming all races, ages, religions and cultures. We know how tough life is being sick, and we care. There is support for you here anytime you need us. You are not alone." Yahoo! group.
Body Positive Forums. " Body Positive explores taking up occupancy inside your own skin, rather than living above the chin until you're thin. It is a set of ideas that may help you find greater well-being in the body you have. One of these ideas is to define "healthy weight" not from a generic height/weight chart or even arbitrary Body Mass Index cut-offs, but rather as the weight your body is when you are living a reasonable life. It is the weight at which your unique body seems to "settle" when you are not obsessing about food and exercise. It is the weight your body may try to "defend" if you diet, or (conversely) if you eat more than your body is hungry for. For most women, this weight is higher than they want it to be, since our culture deems the leanest bodies as the most desirable. It seems probable that people come in a range of fatness, just like they come in a range of heights. We don't think it's bad for someone to be tall or short, but lots of people feel bad to be heavier than average (or even average!) these days."
Bulimia_anorexia_help � Eating disorders. "This is a support group for anyone struggling with a eating disorder or recovering from a e.d. (bulimia, anorexia, abuse of laxatives & or diuretics, compulsive/binge eating, compulsive exercising, compulsive disorders, trauma survivors, self injury, thinking/feeling you have to be perfect...everything that goes along with a eating disorder & all of the overwhelming pain..
This group is for anyone struggling with depression from their disease or hopelessness...misery..being scared..no one understands...i/we do..& will gladly be there for anyone who needs advise or help!! Please share your stories or recovery stories in this group!!! What caused your eating disorder? Do u still struggle? Do u have advise for others that may still be tormented by a ed? Please share all your thoughts!"
CEA-HOW. "CEA-HOW offers a structured and disciplined approach for recovery from compulsive eating, bulimia and anorexia for those whose disease has reached a critical level using the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. Everyone who has a desire to recover are welcomed here. The Official Web Site for CEA-HOW is http://www.ceahow.org.

ANYONE may share on ANY TOPIC they wish (except about specific foods). Recipes and meal plans may be posted in the "Files" Section. Even if you don't have a day of abstinence you are welcomed to share. This is a place to find love, compassion, support and fellowship to help you get that day!

We encourage positive pitches, but sometimes one just needs to dump. The only request that seems to be the ongoing consensus is that you indicate how many days abstinent you have so that we may have an opportunity to reach out to you if you are in need of support, or if you need a sponsor. We encourage you to qualify your pitches by stating how long you have been in program, how long is your current abstinence if you are comfortable to do so. However it is not required in order to pitch."
Compulsive Eating Disorder. "The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that eating disorders affect more than 5 million Americans each year. Approximately five percent of adolescent and adult women and one percent of men have anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder. Fifteen percent of young women have substantially disordered eating attitudes and behaviors."
Cure-Group_Eating_Disorders � immunicsBuddies Eating Disorders. "Hi, I'm Frannie. We're saving the world by teaching people that they can cure and how to cure disease and have fun doing it.

People live because we and the people they love insist that they do so. If people suffering with an eating disorder (for example, anorexia, bulimia nervosa) can personally interact with others who are using immunics to cure or control it, and coach one another, they will not only become asymptomatic within a few months, but will form a revolutionary cadre that will go on to eradicate all diseases from humanity, because this is the natural tendency of anyone who becomes able to cure or control any disease or condition.

If you have an eating disorder and wish to cure it, wish to prevent it, wish to help a friend cure it, are already doing so, or are an immunics master who has cured other things and wish to help people with eating disorders, your posts are welcome in this group!

Immunics was defined by Dr. Robert Casola as "the conscious, immediate, and intentional control of the physiological and psychological aspects of your immune system and the use of your control to do methodical immunological actions that effect cure."
Disordered Eaters' Recovery Program (DERP). "We support one another as we discover how to eat, relate and live in a healthy manner and grow toward living life abundantly.

You are invited to join us on the journey."
Diabetesandstuff. "This is a list for people who have diabetes AND Anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating, or anything (depression,cutting,borderline personality disorder, bipolar,a very brittle diabetic ,anything).This list can be for support and venting or whatever you want. I have and continue to struggle a lot of this. I will not monitor language or any subject material its up to you all i ask is that you respect everyone on the list. This is NOT a pro ed site and please refrian frpm posting weight or calorie personal information... Thanks!"
Disordered Eating. "This is the disordered eating section for the PNPG. We are professionals holding an RD (in some cases also a LD) with advanced training in the field of anorexia, bulimia and other disordereed eating clinical and subclinical situations."
Dissociative-eds � DID, MPD, Dissociative, eating disorder, DDNOS, mid continuum, anorexia, bulimia, over eating, binge eating, EDNOS, dissociati. "This is a e-mail list for anyone with dissociation (multiple personality disorder (mpd), Dissociative identity disorder (DID), Dissociative disorder not otherwise specified (DDNOS), Mid continuum) and an eating disorder( anorexia, bulimia, over eating, binge eating, EDNOS), whether they have an active eating disorder or not. I will only admit people with a form of dissociation and an eating disorder, however you do not need to be clinically diagnosed with either disorder to be admitted to the group.

This is a self help support group, no flaming or spamming will be tolerated.

If you feel you may fit the description then please e-mail and ask."
Eating_disorders. "This list is for those who have or think they have an eating disorder, esp. anorexia and/or bulimia. All are welcome to provide support and all i ask for is a short introduction to the group when you join. =D with each other, we can work through this."
Eating-Disorder AES. "Eating-Disorder Awareness Education and Support is a forum for patients and their friends and loved ones. This is a source for accurate, up-to-date research and information on anorexia, bulimia, and other related disorders. Also, this is a place to find support and share your journey and struggles with others. This is a place of care, love, hope, and understanding. May your journey be well."
Eating disorders and adults. "Most of the groups related to eating disorders are geared toward a younger crowd. I am hoping that here those of us over 25 can get together and support eaach other. The group is open to those with anorexia, bulimia or compulsive overeating. You do not have to be officially diagnosed with an eating disorder, just have a desire to get some support. While this is an open group, in order to join I do ask you send me your age and eating disorder. This is to help insure that all that are here belong here."
Eatingdisordershope � Eating disorders - Chronic. "This group is for people who have struggled with anorexia or bulimia for ten years or more. It is to be a place of hope and encouragement for people who want to recover, but have not been successful at changing behaviors for any length of time. It is a group where we will talk about issues/pain and support each other,but will not share specific behaviors."
Eating-disorders-holistic � Managing Eating Disorders Holistically. "Welcome to Managing Eating Disorders Holistically, mentored by Elizabeth Bohorquez, RN, Clinical Medical Hypnotherapist, President & Program Designer, Sarasota Medical & Sports Hypnosis Institute, Sarasota, FL & author of the book & Interactive Self-Hypnosis CD Program entitled "Sugar....the Hidden Eating Disorder & How to Lick It". Educational websites located at www.sugar-addiction.com & www.hypnosis-audio.com are interactive & offer +350 self-development programs.

There are many types of eating disorders from anorexia & bulimia, to compulsive & emotional eating. And then there is "disordered eating" ! As much as we might like to believe, we must manage eating disorders or disorderly eating for our entire life. Now while that may seem like a prison sentence, it is truly just the opposite.

By learning holistic self-management tools you will find that your total life management changes for the better. As you work to manage compulsions and emotions that are related to food aspects of living, other areas seem to fall into place.

This group focus is support & education for those managing all eating disorders. Some tools we will explore & work with include education, high level nutrition, thought & emotion management & interactive self-hypnosis.

I look forward to working with all of you as individuals and as a group. So, let's go.... Be sure to introduce yourself when you join."
Eating Disorders in Teenagers. "is group will be a copy - cat of the anorexia/bulimia/coe group the only difference is that it's for teens.
Eating Disorders Support for All. "This is a support group for parents who's children (minors aka: teens/young adults, and adults) who are struggling with eating disorders. This support group is also for those who are struggling with eating disorders females and males. We are well aware that young children are struggling with eating disorders so if you would like to join this group for them please do. There are many types of eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, a combination of Anorexia and Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder (BED), Overeating, Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS), PICA. We have a Nurse Consultant (RN)and her name is Lynda and she can be contacted at Fenderstratg1968@yahoo.com I can be reached at Freedomisntfree2003@yahoo.com.

Please feel free to contact us via PM, e-mail, or call (have a toll-free #)if you want/need to chat. Let us know any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas about this Group. We want this Group to be a "safe" place for everyone to share your feelings thoughts, ideas, situations, etc. Feel free to add pics, artwork, poems, music, etc. Any and all contact with me or Lynda will be kept with the strictest of confidantes. According to ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) people can become "cured" of their eating disorders. We know that eating disorders is not solely about food or lack of food that there is a root cause/reason, i.e., sexual abuse, abuse, and the possibility of genetics, but this theory is still being studied. We would like to have chats on a monthly basis that would last an hour or longer. It all depends on the topic we are discussing and the level of interest. As the group grows will be seeking CO-Owners, Moderators, etc."
ED_friends. "This is a list for people who just want friends to talk with, friends who understand, friends; people who have been though this. People who have recovered from anorexia and bulimia, people who are on the road to recovery, people who are thinking about it, people who arent but want help and want to talk. People and friends who know what this is like. This is a place to just cry, vent, yell, scream, or just to talk and share; to give hope and help keep us strong, and keep us fighting. STAY STRONG guys!"
ED Postal Pals. "This is a group in which those dealing with eating disorders can connect with each other via snail mail. For those with anorexia, EDNOS, bulimia, or COE, loneliness is often a constant presence. Whether in recovery or not, having a friend who is dealing with the same issues is always a welcome solace. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

We are also a support group - please feel free as a member to post in the board..."
EDSupport. "Support for people with all eating disorders, including bulimia, anorexia, and compulsive overeating."
House_of_Mirrors. "House of Mirrors is a group for adults who have any form of eating disorder: Anorexia, Bulimia, Compulsive Over-Eating, etc. This group is not about judging others or ourselves; it's about supporting each other as we explore ways to adjust our behaviors and attitudes, and create a more healthy, less harmful relationship with food.

People with COE and Ana/Mia disorders have more in common than would seem at first glance. We all have false images of ourselves and the inability to accept ourselves as we are, and we can all benefit from the experiences and insights of others, regardless of their particular ED."
ISIS Australia. "ISIS - Centre for Women's Action on Eating Issues is a community based organisation located in Brisbane, Australia. We work with women who identify as having a serious eating issue such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Compulsive Eating. We offer an approach that acknowledges the biomedical model and also takes into account the underlying issues that give rise to the behaviour. Our framework focus is on exploring those root conflicts in a safe and supportive environment that respects the experiences of women.

This eGroup space provides the counsellors connected to ISIS a forum to discuss and plan for our peer supervision and any other topics of interest that comes up."
Laurie Daily Coaching & Support Group. "Private Group for Those Who Work with Laurie Daily for Coaching to recover from Eating Disorders, such as, Anorexia and Bulimia."
LDS_EDs. "Here is a place we can all share our feelings, and give hope to other Sisters in the Gospel who are struggling with any type of eating disorder. Anorexia, bulimia, Over eating, bulimarexia etc. Our purpose is to support and heal, not to fuel our disease(s)."
Medconsumerinfo. "Medconsumer.info is your starting point for searching the Web for medical information. This forum exists for you to discuss, ask questions, and answer questions about any aspect of health, healthcare industry, and any aspect of being a patient. Please take whatever advice you receive through this forum to your doctor before changing or initiating any medically-related behavior." Yahoo! group.
Milestonesinrecovery � Eating Disorders Support Group. "Support group to discuss experiences, resources, and suggestions related to all eating disorders- compulsive overeating, bulimia, anorexia, and related disorders. Open to families, friends, professionals, and those suffering with an eating disorder. Sponsored by the Milestones Eating Disorders Program, the alumni, and the overall recovering community. For more information about Milestones, see the Milestones web site via www.milestonesprogram.org or by calling (800) 347-2364."
Meow_star9 � Friendship Station Pro Ed. "Welcome to Friendship Station! This is a place were people who have an ED can connect with other people who do as well. Share your thoughts, tips/tricks or just bitch at whatever!"
ObsessedWithFood. "This is a place to discuss our severe food addictions. If food, fat, body weight or starvation and exersize rule your life and have kept you in a dark, lonely place, maybe an on-line hug or a good conversation could keep us from taking that first dangerous bite. Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive Overeaters, you are finally home."
Parents of Kids with Eating Disorders. "Parents of Kids with eating disorders is a discussion forum for mothers and fathers to share thoughts, feelings and experiences (positive and challenging) of parenting plus-sized kids, teens suffering with anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating.

Robyn McGee
author
Hungry for More."
Paysonroad � Support Group for Bulimia Nervosa and other Eating Disorders. "This is a support group for Payson Road - an organization dedicated to helping everyone who struggles with Eating Disorders. Payson Road's belief is that through the use of creative outlets we can help each other express who we are openly instead of secretly through food.

My name is Sarah Mason. I'm in recovery from an over 20 year battle with Bulimia. You can read my story on the main site, http://www.paysonroad.com/ourstory.htm.

Please speak freely. But please keep in mind - we are here to support each other by sharing our experiences and helping one another find the path to healing. We are not here to glorify our disease. We are here to put an end to it. Please refer to this link for our Rules and Guidelines of Posting, http://www.paysonroad.com/supportgroup_rules.htm.

Neither myself nor any member of the Payson Road Council is a therapist. We encourage that you utilize this support group in conjunction with therapy and/or professional treatment. Please refer to this link for our Terms and Disclaimer information, http://www.paysonroad.com/supportgroup_rules.htm.

The road to healing starts with small steps. Take one."
Rexgroup � The ED group. "This group is intended for these of us with eating disorders. Please do not enter this group if you do not have an eating disorder. Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. The group is to support each other and for advice and questions. Feel free to email me with any question cmcorbin2@yahoo.com. I will refer to anorexia as ana and bulimia as mia."
San Diego Eating Disorder Support Group. "this is a group for anyone who currently suffers from anorexia, bulimia, or ednos, or any other ed. And also for those who are in recovery, or are recovered.
This is pretty much just to be there for each other, through the good times and bad, and to fellowship adn get to know others like ourselves."
Starving in Seattle - A club for people in the NW with eating disorders. "Welcome to the Starving in Seattle club. This is a club for anyone in the Pacific Northwest area with an eating disorder to chat openly. It is not a pro recovery club or a pro anorexia club. It is a safe place to discuss anything you feel like related to your eating disorder and seek support from others.
Strangers in the Mirror. "This group is for people whose lives have been affected by an eating disorder, be it Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, Compulsive Overeating or unspecified. You may be suffering from an eating disorder, in recovery, recovered or be close to somebody who is. This is a place to share poems, prose and journal extracts relating to eating disorders or to simply talk to others who understand the loneliness and pain inflicted by any eating disorder. Come here to express your pain through words or give support and encouragement to others. You DO NOT have to be in recovery to join this group, but remember Eating Disorders can KILL. This group is not Pro-Anorexia and will be closely monitored. I do NOT want to encourage what is potentially life threatening behavior, merely provide a place for the real feelings behind eating disorders to be shared."
Wastingawayinthebay � Wasting_Away_In_The_Bay. "This group is for people with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, etc.) who live in the Bay Area or near it in California. It's preffered that you're from the Bay Area, but we accept all Californians."
Wwmhfriends � WW and Mental Health. "For all you Weight Watchers out there, who also have issues with Mental Health, i.e. Bipolar, PTSD, OCD, Depression, BPD, Stress, anxiety and its disorders, Eating disorders (anorexia, bulemia, binge eating), etc., this is a support group for you, as well as your loved ones. Share your thoughts and feelings with others, and give support to others in need."

Other Eating Disorder Web Sites

MentalHelp.net. "The Mental Help Net website exists to promote mental health and wellness education and advocacy."

Organizations

Academy for Eating Disorders (AED). "The Academy for Eating Disorders is an international transdisciplinary professional organization that promotes excellence in research, treatment and prevention of eating disorders. The AED provides education, training and a forum for collaboration and professional dialogue."
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). "Between 7 and 12 Million American youth suffer from mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders at any given time. The AACAP (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) is the leading national professional medical association dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life for children, adolescents, and families affected by these disorders."
American Psychiatric Association (APA). "The American Psychiatric Association is a medical specialty society recognized world-wide. Its over 35,000 U.S. and international member physicians work together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorder, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders. It is the voice and conscience of modern psychiatry. Its vision is a society that has available, accessible quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment."
American Psychological Association (APA). "Based in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With 150,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide."
Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA). "The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is the only national, non-profit organization solely dedicated to informing the public, healthcare professionals and legislators that anxiety disorders are real, serious and treatable. The ADAA promotes the early diagnosis, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders, and is committed to improving the lives of the people who suffer from them.

Members include clinicians, researchers and consumers. Professionals support ADAA through dues, contributions and by voluntarily serving on committees and advisory boards. Those with anxiety disorders and other interested individuals support ADAA through donations. The ADAA is guided by its Board of Directors, Scientific Advisory Board and Clinical Advisory Board."
Johns Hopkins Eating Disorders Program. "Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, a form of self-starvation; bulimia nervosa, in which individuals become engaged in repetitive cycles of binge-eating alternating with self-induced vomiting or starvation; binge eating disorder, which resembles bulimia but without the compensatory behaviors to avoid weight gain; and atypical eating disorders, in which people may have fears and unusual behaviors associated with eating. Although young women comprise the majority of people affected, eating disorders can occur in any age group. One in ten people with an eating disorder is male."
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). "The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest not-for-profit organization in the United States working to prevent eating disorders and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and those concerned with body image and weight issues."

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