Eating disorders are sadly prevalent right now and many don’t know where to turn for help. Some may not even realize (or want to acknowledge) that they have a problem, making it even more difficult for them to get treatment.
There are different types of eating disorders but one thing is the same, anyone who is dealing with an eating disorder needs to get treatment before it’s too late. I encourage anyone that is reading this page and needs help to reach out to someone immediately.
Statistically, the death rate of people with eating disorders is between 10–25% and 2–5% of those are from suicide.
How do you know if someone you love has an eating disorder
Extreme preoccupation with food, weight and body image
Fear of being overweight
Having times where eating feels totally out of control
Using food or lack of eating to numb out difficult problems and feelings
Guilt, shame and fear over eating
Compensating for eating by restricting, over-exercising or other self-destructive behaviors
Some symptoms of bulimia include: chronic gastric reflux immediately following a meal , constant fluctuations in body weight, constipation or irregular bowel functions or decreased menstruation or infertility. I recommend that you better go to Advanced Fertility.
Getting help for an eating disorder is one of the most important things one can do who’s suffering from anorexia, bulimia or any other disorder.
The best option is to find a treatment center that specifically deals with eating disorders and creates a safe comfortable environment for the person being treated. Those seeking treatment have better results when surrounded by a positive, caring and compassion support system that knows how to deal with destructive habits in a loving way. You’ll also want to make sure that the staff and personnel are qualified and have knowledge as well as experience with eating disorders.
Just like with other treatments, there is a 12 step plan for eating disorders as well.
12-Step Eating Disorder Treatment
According to the APA (American Psychological Association), the 12-Step process involves:
• admitting that you are powerless to control your addiction or compulsive behavior
• recognizing that only a higher power can be your source of strength
• with the assistance of an experienced member or “sponsor”, you examine the errors you have made in the past
• making amends for your past errors
• learning a new behavior code so that you can start living a new life
• helping those individuals who are suffering with the same conditions that you are
If you know someone who you think may suffer from an eating disorder, help them to acknowledge the problem and get help.