My blog was created to help me — and other people like me — who are struggling with disordered eating issues and eating disorders to manage them and someday, hopefully overcome them.
I am not an expert or a professional, just a woman who understands. Blogotherapy and traditional cognitive behavioral therapy with Dr. G are changing my life, one day at a time — and each person needs to find what path is most effective for him/her, typically through trial and error.
Because awareness of a problem is the first step in any recovery process, I recommend confiding in a trusted friend or loved one and seeking professional help — be it from a therapist, a doctor, a nutritionist, an in-patient or out-patient facility … or a combination of these.
Please know you don’t need to go it alone. There are professionals who can help you, who are ready to listen.
Here are some online resources that I hope will help you get the help you need.
National Eating Disorder Association
Binge Eating Disorder Association
National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders
Multiservice Eating Disorders Association>/a>
Something Fishy: Website on Eating Disorders
International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals
Eating Disorders Online: Orthorexia
If you know of another non-profit organization or other institution that I should add to this list, please let me know. This is just a preliminary listing.
Sincerely and with great care,
Melissa
This is very helpful and knowledgeable. I love the way you are handling your blog. I get alot of “girls in need” too, Your on my blog roll!
Thanks so much, Lee! You’re on mine, too 🙂
Hi, I posted someting on your C/S blog and I used my full name. Is there anyway you can please delete that post!!! I do not want my full name on your site. It’s for personal and business reasons! It was posted Feb. 14, 2010! Please help and e-mail me to let me know it was deleted.
Done, Katie!
I am struggling with chewing and spitting and can not even fathom being able to just stop like you did. I am so depressed due to this disgusting behavior. I just don’t know how to stop.