Anorexia, Bulimia and Other Eating Disorders
In a culture where dieting is constantly encouraged and thinness is idealized, eating disorders have become increasingly prevalent for both men and women. Use the sites recommended in this guide to learn about symptoms, treatments and emotional support. You'll realize how common eating disorders are, and how close help can be.
Expand All Guide SectionsTypes of Eating Disorders
The Web sites listed below will help you learn about different types of eating disorders, their ... read more »
Identifying Eating Disorders
Because our culture glorifies thinness and fitness to such a degree, it can be difficult to ... read more »
Helping Someone with an Eating Disorder
Treating an eating disorder is a difficult process that begins with the support of loved ones. If ... read more »
Eating Disorder Treatment
We've selected some of the best resources for finding a treatment center or healthcare professional and necessary insurance information, so that you can focus on the important elements of healing rather than having to spend time searching for therapeutic resources.
Dulcinea's Insight
- If you are suffering from an eating disorder, be sure to contact your general healthcare practitioner before you sign up for any treatments or seek specialized help. Your family doctor knows your full medical history and thus can be an invaluable resource during your treatment process. Visit the findingDulcinea Health Web Guide for advice on how to make the most of your doctor's visits.
- Most of the sites in the first section of this guide also discuss treatment-some of the best resources have been listed again below.
- Check your insurance providers' Web site for information on coverage. If you can't find the specific information you need, there will at least be contact information so you can ask your questions directly.
Dulcinea's Picks
For an overview of the treatment process ...
ANRED
(Anorexia and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.) has a section that explains the recovery process. You'll learn what treatment entails, how long it can take, where to find help, and questions to ask the counselor or therapist as treatment begins.
For treatment options ...
Pale Reflections Eating disorders community
has an index for finding treatment facilities worldwide. Type in your zip code and treatment type for a therapist near you; indicate specifications in a "keyword" box. You can also search by doctor.
AWARE Foundation
hosts an emergency health resources page with an extensive list of treatment resources for all types of eating disorder patients. Hotlines and referrals to specialists are listed.
EDReferral.com
helps people find treatment in their area. The homepage is worth visiting for lots of other useful information on eating disorders, despite the site's unsophisticated design and the advertising that's mixed in with the content.
For insurance information ...
National Eating Disorders Association
(NEDA) has valuable information in this 16-page PDF called "Insurance Issues." It gives advice for talking to the insurance company, what to do if treatment is denied, and even has sample letters you can use to talk to the insurance company.
PBS
has a comprehensive recovery section from its program Perfect Illusions: Eating Disorders and the Family. This page, called "Working with Insurance Companies" offers suggestions for working with insurance companies, or if you lack coverage. Another page has clinical evidence you can use to make your argument for a particular course of care.
Eating Disorder Support
Overcoming an eating disorder is nearly impossible to do alone. Fortunately, finding a group of ... read more »
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