Welcome to the Eating Disorder board! Whatever brings you here, you're more than welcome to settle in, get yourself a cup of tea, and begin posting.
Outlined here are the basics to RYL - the stuff you need to know, the people you need to know, and some threads which may give you a little more information about eating disorders, of all sorts.
Please do have a look though; they're a simple guide to the board, and the forum.
Thank you.
BodyWhys Online - Ireland
- Bodywhys is the Irish National Charity, which offers support, information and understanding for people with eating disorders, their families and friends.
Caring Online
- "It is our desire for CaringOnline to be one of the best web sites to find the resources to help you, or someone you love, who suffers from negative body image or any of the following eating disorders-Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating."
Inside of Me
- "Welcome to my site; Inside of Me. Here you will find a variety of information on topics associated with cleft lip and palate and eating disorders. I have built this site as a result of growing up with bilateral cleft lip and palate and also as a result of my struggles with eating disorders, namely anorexia. I want other people out there who are dealing with any of the issues raised here to know that they are not alone."
Men Get Eating Disorders Too
-"is a website for men who are affected by anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, compulsive eating and/or exercise and 'Bigorexia'. We have created this site to provide male sufferers and others with essential information and advice on eating disorders" Mirror Mirror
- "I chose to use the phrase "Mirror, mirror on the wall" because I first heard it used in a fairy tale. Fairy tales are not real, just like the image you see staring back at you in that mirror is not real. When you look in the mirror, you are seeing what your eating disorder wants you to see, you are not seeing the true picture."
My Pyramid
- The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was established in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans.
National Centre for Eating Disorders (UK)
- The National Centre For Eating Disorders, established in 1984, is an independent organisation set up to provide solutions for all eating problems, compulsive or "binge" eating, failed or "yo-yo" dieting, bulimia and anorexia.
Pale Reflections
- "This community is designed for people like me, who were once addicted to pro-ana web sites and are now seeking recovery from their eating disorder."
Something Fishy
- Dedicated to raising awareness and providing support to people with Eating Disorders, and their loved-ones...
Transcend Bulimia
- "Aligning mind, body and spirit to unlock the loveable you."
Understanding the Fading (Forum)
- A forum for Family, friends, and others in need of answers and support concerning the Eating Disordered in their lives. (this forum is NOT for sufferers of eating disorders, unless here to support and give answers to the parents and loved ones with question).
Recovery Centres
The Victorian of Newport Beach
- "Our Eating Disorders Residential Program, located in Newport Beach, California, offers our clients the unique combination of an effective, proven treatment methodology and the serenity and introspection that is born in the natural beauty of our surroundings. A unique home for the treatment of eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and compulsive overeating, it lends itself beautifully to providing the tranquil refuge individuals often require to continue with their personal healing."
Sunrise Recovery Ranch - "Drug Rehab Centers, Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Treatment, California Recovery Programs @ Sunrise Recovery Ranch"
Rader Programs Treatment Center
- "The treatment staff at Rader Programs has been providing the highest quality eating disorders treatment for over 20 years. It is our mission to help save the lives of those suffering from these devastating disorders."
The Priory
- "The Priory Group is Europe's leading independent provider of acute and secure mental health, neuro-rehabilitation and specialist educational services. The Group's aim is to bring Hope, Healing and Sanctuary to all the patients and students who need our help. We achieve this by providing high quality healthcare and education in a secure, safe environment that enables people to regain control of their lives.
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Last edited by -Tough-Cookie- : 24-05-2010 at 05:24 PM.
Reason: Adding link
Recently, the Community Team noticed that there has been an increase in threads asking forum members for a diagnosis. This is just a reminder to say that as members of RYL we can never provide a diagnosis because we/are not medical professionals. Although any member can give their perspective from their own experience or knowledge, this is only one perspective, as everyone is different and experiences symptoms differently. Also many illnesses have very similar symptoms.
If you do feel the need to ask members about symptoms and diagnosis, perhaps you could consider talking to your doctor first because you will not get a diagnosis from RYL. RYL is a really fantastic source of support, however, and I’m sure that you can find something that can help you, so why not make a thread about something less formal than a potential diagnosis? This would help us to better support you.
We know that it can be a very distressing position to be in, when destructive thoughts/feelings/behaviours are taking over your life. At those times it can feel as though the only way that somebody will listen is through your gaining a diagnosis. However, you can be sure that RYL-ers will be there for you whatever the problem. We want to support you with it, if you let us, and we care about your feelings.
So if you want to make a thread asking for a diagnosis, have a think about why you want the label in the first place and what we could do to help you.
When we lose twenty pounds... we may be losing the twenty best pounds we have! We may be losing the pounds that contain our genius, our humanity, our love and honesty. ~Woody Allen
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If you have anything more to add to this thread, or think that something should be added or changed, please don't hesitate to either contact one of the ED board mods, or to report the thread with more information!
This is a thread for you guys - so please do let us know what you'd like in it.
When we lose twenty pounds... we may be losing the twenty best pounds we have! We may be losing the pounds that contain our genius, our humanity, our love and honesty. ~Woody Allen
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