If you are dealing with an eating disorder, it’s important to seek help immediately to stop further damaging your body. Eating disorders can easily take over your life and be fatal. However, there are loving family members, friends, doctors and counselors to help you overcome eating disorders and live a healthy life. The key is getting help now! Here are a few first steps towards seeking help:
Connect with a counselor or doctor.
Eating disorders are considered serious health issues and should be addressed immediately with a healthcare professional, such as your doctor, school counselor or therapist. Make an appointment today to get help! If you need help finding a treatment program, counselor, or support group, you can search here: https://cedcn.org/.
Talk with someone you trust.
Talk with a trusted adult, such as a parent, teacher, counselor or friend about your struggle with an eating disorder. Checkout tips for talking with others about eating disorders later in this eBook.
Get help through TheHopeLine partners and resources:
Timberline Knolls Treatment Centers
Blogs and stories regarding eating disorders
Starved, an eBook by Nancy Alcorn