Is there anywhere that I can read stories about eating disorders. Maybe some long ones. I don’t want like informational, medical book stories. I want like something I can get into, that has a plot and what not. Or maybe a place that I can read new novels online for free. Anything like that would [...] Read more »
Eating Disorder Relapse…. Should I Tell My Friend?
am a recovering anorexic and am doing much better. However. I have had a few relapses lately and one of my friends is starting to notice. She does not know about my past but keeps telling me I need to eat becasue I am too thin. We have been friends for about 5 months. I [...] Read more »
How is it effective to tackle eating disorders in schools?
What would be useful interventions in schools regarding eating disorders, body image etc.. or would exploring and tackling self harming be more useful? I think educating kids in school in their sex education,biology or PE class about eating disorders & the physical & mental damage they can do both short & long term to health [...] Read more »
Anorexia- Imagine u see a relative in bathroom with the ribs coming out- How would u describe the shocking new?
How would you describe the shocking news you discover when u see ur sis anorexic in a book? use metaphores etc… And suddenly the skeleton was no longer in the closet. Rather, she stood before me, face ashen with the realisation that her secrets had been discovered, nothing between me and her bones but crepe-paper [...] Read more »
Can you help me with my project on eating disorders?
I have to make a poster on eating disorders for heath class. I don't know what kinds of pictures to put on the poster. I don't want to put pictures of anorexic people. For my obesity poster, I put a picture of fat sells inclosing a heart. Have any ideas? Probably been done before, but [...] Read more »
What is going on with me?!?
Hi, Recently my moods been eratic and kinda uncontrolable. I can get worked up easily, and I can feel this bit in my head hurt when I do. For example yesterday I did three odd things: I cried at the news, but it wasnt anything sad. I asked two ladies what size they were. I [...] Read more »
Do you know of a discussion board or chat room for eating disorders?
All the ones I’ve found are really out of date and don’t seem to be active any more. Yes I know, eating disorders are wrong blah blah blah… That’s why I’m looking for a chat room to talk with people who are trying to get over it like me! well then we shall start a [...] Read more »
Outrage at 'bimbo' website…your opinion?
Did any of you see the latest on Yahoo News? .."young girls are encouraged to monitor the weight, wardrobe, wealth & happiness of their virtual character to create "the coolest, richest and most famous bimbo in the world." The girls compete to earn "bimbo dollars" which can use to buy larger breasts, diet pills, nip-and-tuck [...] Read more »
If i wanted to start an awareness program for teens with eating disorders, how can i start it? creative ideas?
I want to help teens with eating disorders and help advertise the problem. I need some creative ideas, like, fund raisers to help with so and so, or wear a ribbion day. I want to give advice to these girls in a confrontable way, and rreally get through to them. Any advice and ideas will [...] Read more »
Please comment on what I've written so far, this is supposed to be a short story. Is it worth continuing?
Sheila was back from the university. She still could not believe how time had passed. This has always been a subject of reflection for her. When she was in the 7th or 8th grade, when she would cross the school yard to get inside the school building, alone, she would think: ‘How glad I was [...] Read more »
