Over 30 Million Americans Have Eating Disorders

Each problem is unique, but eating disorders have warning signals. And, while many of us occasionally experience unusual behavior, feelings or thoughts about food, having too many of these symptoms too often may signal an eating disorder.

• fear of being unable to stop eating once you start.
• abusing drugs or alcohol before "binge eating"
• intentional vomiting after meals
• constant low-calorie or crash dieting
• compulsive exercise with strict "exercise rules"
• using body weight and being thin to measure self-worth
• thinking and talking constantly about food
• refusing to discuss food at all
• using food to hide anger, loneliness or feelings or rejection

If you're concerned about eating behaviors or attitudes, whether your own, a friend's or family member's, consider professional help. Your doctor or other health professional can help you get information about eating disorders and treatment options.

Other organizations of interest:

National Eating Disorders Association
603 Steward Street, Suite 803
Seattle, WA  98101-1264
Tel:  (206) 382-3587
Fax:  (206) 829-8501
Toll -Free Information & Referral Helpline 1-800-931-2237

www.NationalEatingDisorders.org

info@nationaleatingdisorders.org