Some anorexia mythbustingby
Carrie A.
. The idea that a model, photo of a model, or Web site can "encourage" anorexia is not supported by science... this article from (of all places) Discovery News: New TV Show Perpetuates Anorexia Myths . The new TV show...
Similarities and differences between BED and anorexiaby
Carrie A.
For most people, anorexia nervosa and binge eating seem pretty much as opposite as you can get: one..., mood intolerance, and perfectionism. Supporting this theory is the high degree of "switching" from one...
Emotion avoidance in anorexia nervosaby
Carrie A.
A sudden spate of new research on emotions in anorexia nervosa has definitely caught my interest... points.
A new study, titled " Emotion avoidance in patients with anorexia nervosa," found a strong...
Glamorizing Thinness through Pro-Anorexia Websitesby
CMCH
to publicly glamorize or encourage extreme thinness.
In particular, the bill cracks down on “pro-ana”—or
pro-anorexia... that
offer “Thinspiration,” and for general support.
Pro-ED (eating disorder) websites have raised...
Thoughts on DSM-V: Anorexiaby
Carrie A.
diagnostic criteria for eating disorders were:
removing amenorrhea as a criteria for anorexia
removing..., I decided to break this post into several parts. I decided to start with anorexia, since that...
Teen expelled from private school for anorexiaby
Disordered Times ..
do to warrant such disciplinary action? Bethel suffers from anorexia and according to the university, violated... with Disabilities Act. For the purposes of this post, let’s call the girl Jane. Jane suffers from anorexia...
Anorexia nearly killed my wifeby
Vicky S.
of anorexia and went so far as starving himself to try to understand the illness, this is their story:
'Anorexia nearly killed my wife’
Body: MSNBC...
Anorexia history = Never serve in military?by
Laura
some information and support for this amazing young woman
Dear Laura,
My name is S.-, I am a 21 year old university student in Australia who suffered from anorexia nervosa for five of my teenage years...
Get the Lowdown on Anorexia
What is Anorexia?
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder in which individuals attempt... in anorexia patients as early as the adolescent years and affects multiple bone sites including the spine, hip... and symptoms associated with eating disorders are important. Supporting the patients in their efforts...crap
anemia & anorexia?
but I eventually got over it mostly with counseling, will power, and my friends' support. I regained most my weight... I have a type of anemia? Mild or severe, if so?Thank you for your time. J. B. Molaghan, N.P., A.C.R.N. anemia & anorexia? HelloCongratulations on winning your battle with anorexia. It can be difficult to confront! People...crap
Thank you. re Scared straight
and other sources supporting my "NOT nonexistent" rationale.Regarding HIV testing, for guys who generally...! Why would we do that if it is not supported by sound scientific facts? The scientific epidemiological evidence collected...'s just reallly fricken hard to deal with it when one has NO support whatsoever.Im F'd if I do and F'd if I don...crap
Amenorrhea
I've had ammenorhea due to anorexia nervosa. Now when I have my period back, I'd like to lose 3kg (and I'll still have normal BMI) very slowly and in a healthy way (not being anorexic again). But I'm afraid that I'll lose my period again? Is it possible? And why had I lost my period anyway (there...crap
Recognizing Good Depression Support Resources Online
up a support website. Like depression, anorexia is a potentially fatal illness, so the cost of the site...
I think one of the best things to come out of the Internet is online support websites founded... contend that anorexia and bulimia are not disorders but a lifestyle choice, and that it's possible...crap
Prozac for treatment of bulimia vs. anorexia
My 18yr old daughter hovers between bulimia (purging daily) and anorexia (binge-purge on healthy foods.) Bouts of depression preceded her eating disorder one year ago. Would Prozac be right for her, since I read it can be useful for bulimia but not for anorexia?
bunnycrap
I am a 26yr old female who has bulimia and anorexia suffering from night sweets
I am a 26 yr old female who has bulimia and anorexia.... For the past 3 weeks I have been suffering from night sweets and have had nightmares to go along w/ this. Due to my low weight I have not had a period in almost 3 yrs. I have checked my symptom(s) on-line and the thing...crap
ANEMIA?
How would a person get anemia? can someone become anemic from anorexia or bulimia? Robert J. Frascino, M.D. ANEMIA? Hello,This is an HIV information website. Therefore, Ill assume you are HIV...-mediated destruction of red blood cells. 6.Medication toxicities.7.HIV-related malignancies.8.Blood loss.Anorexia and...crap