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EATING DISORDER SUPPORT LINKS

 "The staff of Rader Programs was the first to document the significant occurrence of both sexual and physical abuse among eating disordered individuals. We have found that over 80 percent of our clients have had some type of abusive experience. The development of an eating disorder, in some instances, can almost be viewed as a survival mechanism to attempt to shield the individual from further harm. For Compulsive Overeaters, they may unconsciously make themselves larger to separate and protect themselves from others. Anorexics may unconsciously make themselves smaller, losing their secondary sexual characteristics (breasts, hips, and buttocks) to avoid a sexual identity, almost achieving a prepubescent state."

Below is a list of links and hotlines for Eating Disorder support:
  • Eating Disorders Hotlines: 1-800-931-2237 & 1-888-236-1188
  • Food Addiction Hotline 1-800-872-0088
  • National Eating Disorders Association: NEDA's mission is to support those affected by eating disorders and be a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
  • Something Fishy: A very extensive resource and recovery site for ED..
  • ED Referral: "..comprehensive and easiest to search database of anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorder treatment professionals.."
  • Rader Programs: 1-800-841-1515 Specializing in all Eating Disorders 
  • Definitions of Eating Disorders
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