Hey all,


I wanted to let you all know that this week (until Feb 28) is Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Eating disorders are the leading psychiatric illness in the US and they are accompanied by the highest mortality rate. More people who have an eating disorder commit suicide than those who are depressed. This is a huge issue especially for the healthcare industry. I want to encourage everyone to read up on eating disorders and learn the signs so that if you think you know someone who is in trouble, you can get them help right away. There's more to eating disorders than anorexia and bulemia. As a woman who suffered with an eating disorder for almost 8 years, I know what it's like to feel like you can't ask for help even when you know you need it. You can get more information on the National Eating Disorder Association website.


Thanks for taking the time to read my post! God Bless!

Very cool, I was not aware that there was an eating disorder awareness week.  I suffered from an eating disorder....it was coupled with some other issues I was having at that time in my life as well.    My parents were always very supportive and really helped me through, even though at the time the eating disorder  was masked by other stressors in my life.  I am small framed anyways and I am thin (I have not yet reached 100lbs...not trying to gloat or be a goodie goodie), but I can remember looking in the mirror and really hating what I looked liked.  I still sometimes struggle with not eating(not because I am unhappy, but because I am/was use to that routine)...but I do eat and I do eat healthy.   

 Thank you for posting this Marissa

I'm just glad to get the word out! I think that too many times families, friends and even doctors see eating disorders as not real. They are real. Very real. And we need everyone in our lives to understand that even if they don't understand what we are going through. My parents were also very supportive but the first doctor I saw was not. After a putting me on a slew of depression medications and saying "Just eat more!" I finally say "Forget this!" and found a new doc....but that was after suffering in silence for 6 years. I also found a great support group that really pulled me through in the end. You're right, Sarah - It's all about eating healthy now. I try to have very balanced meals and I never deny myself something that I'm craving. Thanks for sharing  your story! You're awesome!